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The Ohio Bankers League (OBL) is proud to announce First Federal Community Bank, N.A. as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Bank of the Year Award. This accolade recognizes a financial institution that has demonstrated exceptional achievements in strategic growth, workplace culture, community engagement, advocacy, innovation, and financial education.

“First Federal Community Bank, N.A. exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding community bank,” said Michael Adelman, President and CEO of the Ohio Bankers League. “Their commitment to their employees, customers, and the broader community reflects the highest standards of our industry.”

The Bank of the Year Award is based on rigorous criteria, including:

• Strategic Growth Initiatives: First Federal Community Bank, N.A. has achieved significant milestones through effective strategic planning and market expansion while maintaining financial stability.
• Workplace Culture and Employee Well-Being: The bank has created a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritizes employee health, professional development, and engagement. First Federal Community Bank has been certified as a “Great Place to Work” every year since 2019.  In 2023, they were named a Best Bank to Work for in America by American Banker, coming in 68 out of 90, and one of only three banks in Ohio on the list.
• Community Outreach and Involvement: The bank’s extensive community service efforts, philanthropic contributions, and volunteerism have positively impacted numerous local organizations and initiatives.  The bank employs over 100 “local experts” whose job it is to be a guide for the community.
• Advocacy: First Federal Community Bank, N.A. has shown leadership in advocating for policies that benefit the banking industry and the communities it serves.
• Innovation and Technology: The bank has embraced cutting-edge technology to enhance customer service and operational efficiency, setting a benchmark for technological advancement in banking.
• Financial Education: The bank has actively provided financial literacy programs to empower community members with the knowledge they need for sound financial management.

“Winning this award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said Trent Troyer, CEO of First Federal Community Bank, N.A. “We are committed to delivering excellence to our customers and making a lasting difference in our communities.”

The OBL congratulates First Federal Community Bank, N.A. on this well-deserved honor and looks forward to the continued success and positive impact they bring to Ohio’s banking industry and communities.

The Ohio Bankers League is the trade association for the Ohio banking industry – and is Ohio’s only organization focused on meeting the needs of all banks and thrifts in the Buckeye State. For more than 125 years, the OBL has been the voice of the Ohio banking industry fostering a cooperation that has made it one of the strongest and most reputable financial trade associations in the country. By linking banks, bankers, and industry experts – and by pooling their intellectual and capital resources – the OBL serves as a powerful creator of knowledge and collective resources. The non-profit association is comprised of 174 FDIC-insured financial institutions including commercial banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations ranging in size from just over $13 million in assets to more than $1.5 trillion.