James R Shafer, CEO of The First National Bank in Tremont, retires after 43 years

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[December 18, 2017]   

TREMONT

James Shafer, current CEO of The First National Bank in Tremont, is retiring December 31, 2017 after a career spanning 43+ years with the Bank.

Shafer started at The First National Bank in Tremont in August, 1974, and held various positions until he was named President in 1986. He continued in this role until January, 2017, when he was named CEO.

Mr. Shafer, a native of Chenoa, Illinois, is a graduate of Illinois State University, The Undergraduate School of Banking in Carbondale, IL and the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, WI. He has served as a leader in numerous civic organizations in Tremont and as a Board Member and Chairman of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois, Chairman of the CBAI Foundation for Community Banking, named CBAI Outstanding Member and most recently named a CBAI Distinguished Member. He also served as a Board Member of the Independent Community Bankers of America for many years.

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A public open house for Jim will be held at The First National Bank in Tremont, 134 S. Sampson St, Tremont, IL 61568 on December 28th and 29th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


ABOUT THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN TREMONT

The First National Bank in Tremont has total assets of $120 million with offices in Tremont, Hopedale and New Holland, offering a full range of financial products and services. The First National Bank in Tremont is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. More information about The First National Bank in Tremont is available at www.tremontbank.com.

[Joyce L. Wassell
Marketing Director]

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