You don’t grow to be one of the biggest family-owned banks by standing still. And you don’t do business for 100-plus years by forgetting where you came from, or who you’re here to serve. Because helping clients reach their goals is our goal, and planning better for tomorrow starts with achieving more today. For individuals, for businesses, and for the whole community.
Brinkmann Constructors
"It's just been a wonderful relationship. They're easy to deal with and they're a family-owned business; they're not a large bank corporation like some of these people that we've done business with. But it's been a great ride. We'll always be with First Bank," says Bob Brinkmann, Founder and CEO of Brinkmann Constructors.
Christy Industrial Holdings
Jim Spellmeyer, CFO of Christy Industry Holdings, states, “It's great to be with a bank that supports the need for a company to invest in the future. We've never felt the need to cut important expenses that build for the future just to meet a quarterly number.”
Craftsmen Industries, Inc.
Mark Steele, Craftsmen Industries, Inc. CEO, President, and Co-Owner, elaborates on how both First Bank and Craftsmen Industries, Inc. have many shared values, such as the commitment to excellence, long-term view, and the commitment of family business. “Every business card says you know the most important thing is a relationship, and it shows in the way they approach their work and it’s consistent with how we operate.”
Dependable Solutions
"I thought First Bank was a local bank because they act like a local bank. I didn't realize how large of a bank it is and how great of service they have. We have a great working relationship. For anyone looking to leave a large bank to get to another large bank that acts small, First Bank is that bank," says Marty Malysz, President at Dependable Solutions.
Haight Law Group
For Catherine Haight, her team of trusted advisors now includes her bank. Responsiveness and reliability are key benefits to working with her banker. "(First Bank) will have your back," she says.
Hanna Winery
“First Bank was just a great partner along the way because they took a long view of our business which is unusual,” says Chris Hanna, President of Hanna Winery.
International Rubber Products
Rod Trujillo, International Rubber Products Group Founder and CEO states, “It’s been a real pleasure to actually work with and meet the executives at First Bank and just grow with them. I don’t think that we’d be where we are at without First Bank.”
JD Barlow Construction
"When we were young, First Bank was the only one who wanted to support us. They've been great. It's the people that really make everything, and First Bank has that. They treat me like I am important," says Dawn Vernola, Owner and CEO of JD Barlow Construction.
Matthews Studio Equipment
"This is a family-owner business and First Bank is a family-owned bank, so I believe that they have the same values; thus it's easy to get behind the company that supports the things that are important to you," states Valerie Taylor, HR Director of Matthews Studio Equipment
Premier Meat Company
“First Bank, the first time that I had a meeting with them, after sitting a week with all different banks which was not easy, they came in with no proposal in their hand, no suits or ties, and they were just themselves,” says Omer Greenberg, Premier Meat Company Chief Executive Officer.
Roofers Mart
“We’re starting to develop an understanding of the complexity of a family business,” said Buzz Vierling, Vice President of Operations, “and First Bank has been really integral in us developing that. They’re opening us up to a community of family businesses that we can learn from and learn about the different pitfalls and also the joys of having a family business.”
Superior: Treasury Solutions Experts
“We thought there was a need and opportunity to expand on the East coast,” explains Jason Traut, Chief Financial Officer at Superior. “We went to the bank to ask if they could support us in financing a new building. First Bank's team made it easy.”