A new year brings a sense of new beginnings and a fresh start. Have you checked in with your finances lately? With 2022 in the past, it’s an ideal time to see how the year affected your finances.
United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel William Buchholz flew in 199 drop missions in the Vietnam War. He survived a plane crash into the ice in Newfoundland where he and his unit were rescued two weeks later. When he came home from the Vietnam War, he was told he shouldn’t wear his uniform, but he did. “I’m proud of my uniform,” he said. And First Bank was definitely proud to feature this highly decorated veteran in the tribute video at the St. Louis Blues game on Jan. 10, 2023.
First Bank provided a well-deserved tribute to First Sergeant Harry Hope at the St. Louis Blues game. With a total of 38 years of service in the military, Hope has undeniably served his country well.
As part of our vision to help family-owned businesses thrive through the generations, First Bank continues to build up products and services to serve this vital segment of the economy. To further help drive this important endeavor, Ed Hart has joined First Bank as the Director of the Center for Family-Owned Businesses.
First Bank is planning a new, state-of-the-art headquarters to be unveiled in the first quarter of 2024, on the same site as its current main office. The build is part of a wider transformation expected to modernize the business, from the inside out.
John Schweitzer was featured during First Bank's Tribute to Those Who Served at the St. Louis Blues Game on March 24, 2022. He served active duty in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1974 and was in the reserves from 1974 to 1985.
Joann Folluo was featured during First Bank's Tribute to Those Not Forgotten at the St. Louis Blues game on March 8, 2022. She served in the US Army during the Korean War.