FNBT Announces Promotions & Additions to Staff

Beloit, WI, February 7, 2020 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce three officer promotions and an addition to the FNBT family. Jessica Hernandez has been promoted to Vice President and Branch Manager; Laura Klockner has been promoted to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer; Victoria Ulman has been promoted to Loan Operations Manager and Officer; and Danielle Mirabal has … Read More

BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM EMPLOYEES TO BE HONORED

On Wednesday, February 5, at 1:30pm in the Beloit Memorial Auditorium, 25 Beloit Health System employees will be honored for their exemplary service to patients, family members and coworkers.    During the event, one employee will be selected to attend a special program at the Disney Institute in Orlando, Florida. The event is part of the Values Initiative, introduced at … Read More

Edward Jones Surpasses $20 Million in Fight Against Alzheimer’s

Goal reached one year early thanks to generosity of associates, clients and communities Financial services firm Edward Jones announced today that during the first four years of their multi-year commitment with the Alzheimer’s Association, it has contributed $22 million to fight the disease, thanks to the generous support of its associates, clients and communities who have championed the cause. The … Read More

Savant Capital Management and Huber Financial Advisors Announce Merger

Two of Chicagoland’s Largest Independent RIAs Partner to Become One of Nation’s Top Firms Increases Savant’s Chicagoland assets to $3.1 billion; $8 billion nationally Enhances Chicago-area footprint to include nine office locations Becomes one of the nation’s largest independent and privately owned fee-only firms Firm well-positioned to reach its goal of improving 1 million lives in 25 years   ROCKFORD, Ill. … Read More

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST, DAVID N. MCCOY, CPA, JOINS BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Beloit Health System is pleased to welcome David N. McCoy, President and CEO of First National Bank, in joining the Beloit Health System Board of Trustees.    McCoy, a longtime financial executive, joined First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) in 2016 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and was promoted to President in January 2018, and President and … Read More

5-Star Rated First National Bank and Trust: A Bank You Can Trust

First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) achieved another Superior 5-Star Rating in December 2019 from BauerFinancial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm. Not only is the 5-Star Rating earned for financial strength and stability, but indicates that the bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality, and more.  FNBT has been awarded this highest possible rating for 9 consecutive … Read More

Stateline Chamber Hosts HHPhotography’s Ribbon Cutting

On January 8th the Stateline Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for HHPhotography at the chamber office. HHPhotography is owned by Matt Sloniker in Beloit, WI. With a specialty in drone photography, those who attended the ribbon cutting got to see a demonstration. “When connected to my Wi-Fi I am able to legally fly the drone 400 feet high and 2000 … Read More

NLI Seeking Nominations for the George and Barbara Fell Award

Natural Land Institute (NLI) recently announced that nominations for the George and Barbara Fell Award will be accepted through January 17, 2020. The land conservation award, named for George Fell, who founded the Natural Land Institute in 1958, and his wife, Barbara, recognizes accomplishments that have significantly advanced natural area preservation, protection, management and restoration in northern Illinois. This is … Read More

New Restoration Ecologist Joins NLI Staff

New Restoration Ecologist Joins NLI Staff Tyler Pellegrini joined the Natural Land Institute staff on Dec. 2 as the Restoration Ecologist. Tyler assists the Director of Stewardship with all aspects of managing NLI’s preserves; including native seed collection, invasive species control, prescribed burning, greenhouse cultivation, and developing management plans. Tyler is originally from Sandwich, Illinois. He trained as a mechanic … Read More

FNBT’s David McCoy Named President & Chief Executive Officer

First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT) is pleased to announce that David N. McCoy, CPA, has been appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of First National Bank and Trust Company, as approved by the Board of Directors of Centre1 Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of FNBT. Steve Eldred will continue as Executive Chairman of the Board of FNBT, … Read More