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12/20/2024 - FNBT Welcomes New Team Members

Beloit, WI, December 20, 2024 First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT) is pleased to announce the addition of three professionals to its team: Kim Bittner as Vice President, Dedicated Banking Officer, Luchika Lamick as First Vice President, Controller, and Joanna Miranda as Branch Manager and Officer. Each brings extensive experience and expertise, enhancing FNBT’s ability to deliver exceptional service and personalized financial solutions to its customers.


11/26/2024 - FNBT Announces Debit Mastercard® Sweepstakes with Incredible Prizes

Beloit, WI – As the holiday shopping season begins, First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is excited to invite customers to participate in its exclusive FNBT Debit Mastercard® Sweepstakes, offering extraordinary prizes for simply using their FNBT Debit Mastercard.


11/12/2024 - FNBT Announces Wealth Management Department Promotions

Beloit, WI, November 12, 2024 First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the following promotions within the Wealth Management department.


11/7/2024 - FNBT Celebrates New Janesville-Holiday Dr Location with Ribbon Cutting & Open House

Beloit, WI, November 7, 2024 - First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT) is excited to announce the grand opening celebration of its newest Janesville branch located at 2111 Holiday Drive. The public is invited to join FNBT for a day-long open house on Wednesday, November 13, with refreshments, prizes, and the opportunity to explore the bank’s new space. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Forward Janesville will take place at 3 p.m.
 


10/29/2024 - Jeff Wheatley Joins FNBT as Branch Manager in Elkhorn

Beloit, WI, October 29, 2024 - First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Jeff Wheatley has joined the bank as Branch Manager and Officer of the Elkhorn branch located at 190 E Geneva Street in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
 


10/1/2024 - FNBT to Host Free Community Events at New Janesville branch

Beloit, WI, October 01, 2024 – These events offer valuable services in a welcoming and approachable environment, fostering connections within the community while addressing the unique needs of local businesses. Join us as we celebrate and support the Janesville community.
 


9/16/2024 - FNBT Opens Second Janesville Location

Beloit, WI, September 16, 2024 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest full-service branch at 2111 Holiday Drive in Janesville, Wisconsin. As of September 16, 2024, the Janesville community now has access to the full range of FNBT’s banking services at this new branch, conveniently located in the heart of Janesville’s business district.
 


9/4/2024 - First National Bank and Trust to Open New Branch at 2111 Holiday Drive in Janesville, Wisconsin

Beloit, WI, September 4, 2024 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is excited to announce the expansion of its footprint with the opening of a new full-service branch located at 2111 Holiday Drive in Janesville. This significant milestone is aligned with the bank’s strategic objectives and highlights its commitment to offering convenient banking solutions to our valued customers.
 


8/15/2024 - Ballou Completes Graduate School of Banking

Beloit, WI, August 15, 2024First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce that Chelsea Ballou, Executive Vice President, Chief Consumer Banking & Operations Officer, has graduated from the Graduate School of Banking (GSB) at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, earning a Certificate of Executive Leadership.


7/22/2024 - FNBT 'Back to School' Supply Drive

Beloit, WI, July 22, 2024 - First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT) is excited for the return of our annual ‘Back to School’ supply drive to help local kids as they prepare for their first day of school. The drive will be held July 22 – August 23. Donations may be dropped off at any FNBT location between 9am and 5pm, Monday – Friday.
 


7/18/2024 - FNBT to Host Fraud Seminar in Williams Bay

Beloit, WI, July 18, 2024– In 2023, Americans reported losing over $10 billion dollars to fraud and scams, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). To address this critical issue, First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is taking proactive steps to educate the public on how to spot scams and steps individuals can take to protect themselves.
 


6/27/2024 - Anna Johnson Joins FNBT as Elkhorn Branch Manager

Beloit, WI, June 27, 2024 - First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Johnson as Branch Manager of the Elkhorn branch  located at 190 E Geneva Street in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
 


6/24/2024 - Amber Frantz Joins FNBT

Beloit, WI, June 24, 2024 - First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to welcome Amber Frantz to the Cash Management Team as Vice President, Cash Management Officer.


6/12/2024 - FNBT Raises Awareness About Bank Imposter Scams

Beloit, WI, June 12, 2024– First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) wants to alert the public about a growing threat of fraudulent scams that is impacting financial institutions throughout the country.
 


5/31/2024 - FNBT to Host Blood Drive

Beloit, WI, May 31, 2024First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) has partnered with Rock River Valley Blood Center to host a blood drive on July 10, 2024 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at its branch located at 2600 Cranston Rd, Beloit, WI 53511.
 


4/10/2024 - Greg Lundquist Joins FNBT

Beloit, WI, April 10, 2024 First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce the addition of Greg Lundquist to its commercial banking team as Vice President (VP), Commercial Banking Officer. Greg brings nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry to FNBT, with a strong background in retail banking, mortgage lending, cash management, and commercial banking.
 


4/4/2024 - FNBT Announces Promotions in the Cash Management Department

Beloit, WI, April 4, 2024 First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the following promotions within the Cash Management department.


4/3/2024 - FNBT Announces Two Officer Promotions

Beloit, WI, April 03, 2024First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the following officer promotions.
 


3/15/2024 - FNBT Announces Free Community Events for 2024

Beloit, WI, March 15, 2024First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is excited to announce a series of Free Shred Days, Coin Appraisals, and Blood Drive events, as part of its commitment to community service and security. These events are designed to provide a valuable service to FNBT’s customers and community members, ensuring safe disposal of sensitive documents, offering expert coin appraisal services, and providing a much-needed resource to local health institutions.
 


2/15/2024 - FNBT Welcomes Two New Officers

Beloit, WI, February 15, 2024 First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT), is pleased to welcome Dan Kindl, First Vice President, Director of Loan Production and Operations, and John Alf, Vice President, Agriculture Commercial Banking Team Lead.


2/9/2024 - First National Bank and Trust Introduces New Product Management Team

Beloit, WI, February 09, 2024 First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the creation of a new Product Management team.


2/5/2024 - FNBT Announces Four Officer Promotions

Beloit, WI, February 05, 2024 First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce four officer promotions.


12/20/2023 - Kristen Campbell Joins FNBT

Beloit, WI, December 20, 2023First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce the hire of Kristen Campbell as Wealth Group Operations Manager.


11/21/2023 - FNBT Welcomes Two New Members to it's Credit Services Team

Beloit, WI, November 21, 2023First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its credit services team, Kerry Fox and Dan Kennedy.
 


10/10/2023 - Lights, Camera, Save! Teen Video Contest Underway at FNBT

Beloit, WI, October 10, 2023 - First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT) is accepting submissions for its Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. The contest, organized by the American Bankers Association Foundation, is a national competition that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of saving money and inspire their peers to become lifelong savers.
 


10/4/2023 - First National Bank and Trust Announces CEO Succession

Beloit, WI, October 4, 2023 –David N. McCoy, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is retiring from First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), and as President of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc, the bank’s holding company. In addition to retiring from his management positions, David is also retiring from the board of directors of both organizations. He will remain with the bank in a consultative role through March 31, 2024, as the bank transitions Don O’Day, Executive Vice President (EVP) Chief Operating Officer to President and CEO of the bank.  He will also serve as President of the holding company.


10/3/2023 - FNBT Joins ABA for #BanksNeverAskThat Anti-Phishing Campaign

Beloit, WI, October 3, 2023First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) has joined the American Bankers Association and banks across the nation to promote an industry-wide campaign educating consumers about the persistent threat of phishing scams. The FTC estimates that consumers lost $8.8 billion to phishing and other fraud in 2022, an increase of more than 44% compared to 2021. To combat phishing, the award winning #BanksNeverAskThat campaign uses attention-grabbing humor and other engaging content to empower consumers to identify bogus bank communications asking for sensitive information like their passwords and social security numbers.


8/29/2023 - Local Banker Completes Graduate School of Banking

Beloit, WI, August 29, 2023First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce that Keith McCormick has recently graduated from the Graduate School of Banking (GSB) at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He also received a Certificate of Executive Leadership from the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional and Executive Development.


7/24/2023 - FNBT Hosts School Supplies Drive

Beloit, WI - First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT) is excited for the return of our annual ‘Back to School’ supply drive to help Stateline area kids as they prepare for their first day of school. The drive will be held July 24 – August 19. Donations may be dropped off at any FNBT location between 9am and 5pm, Monday – Friday.


5/22/2023 - FNBT to Host Free Coin Appraisal Events

Beloit, WI - First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) will be hosting a series of Free Coin Appraisal Events during the upcoming months. Ron Beckstrom of Golden Rule Coins will be on-site to tell bank visitors what their old and valuable currency is worth and make offers to purchase some of the appraised currency.


5/19/2023 - Angie Baskin Completes GSB's Digital Banking School

Beloit, WI – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce that Angie Baskin recently graduated from the – Graduate School of Banking (GSB) Digital Banking School.


5/15/2023 - FNBT to Host Free Shred Days in 2023

Beloit, WI First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) has announced plans to host six free shred days in 2023. Paper Recovery will be on hand to ensure secure destruction of paper documents containing personal information. This free service, open to all community members, will be available from 9:00 am until noon on the following dates:
 


5/4/2023 - Keith McCormick Promoted to VP Commercial Banking Officer

Beloit, WI – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce that Keith McCormick has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer.


5/2/2023 - Tyler Noto Joins FNBT as Branch Manager

Beloit, WI – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the addition of Tyler Noto as Branch Manager for the Beloit-Madison Rd location.


2/2/2023 - Joe Shere Joins FNBT

Beloit, WI  – David McCoy, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Shere to the FBNT Commercial Banking team in Janesville.


1/25/2023 - Chelsea Ballou Promoted to EVP of FNBT

Beloit, WI – David McCoy, President and Chief Executive Officer of First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT), is pleased to announce that Chelsea Ballou has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Director of Bank Operations.


1/11/2023 - Hagen Harker Appointed to Board of Directors

Beloit, WI – Steven M. Eldred, Chairman of the Board for Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), and David McCoy, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FNBT, are pleased to announce the election of Hagen Harker to the Board of Directors of the First National Bank and Trust.


9/2/2022 - Kristina Duber Promoted to Branch Manager

Beloit, WI – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Kristina Duber has been promoted to Branch Manager for the bank’s Delavan branch located at 1221 S Shore Drive in Delavan, Wisconsin.
 


8/1/2022 - Jennelle Olson Joins FNBT

Beloit, WI – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Jennelle Olson has joined the bank as Retail Market Manager for the bank’s Walworth County locations.


7/8/2022 - JT Current Joins FNBT

Beloit, WI First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that JT Current has joined the bank as Senior Vice President (SVP) Director of Loan Production and Operations.


4/18/2022 - Local Bankers Complete Advanced IRA Workshop

Beloit, WI  First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that three FNBT employee family members, Jacki Yagla, Michele Miller and LaMonica Sharp, have completed the Advanced IRA Workshop offered by the Wisconsin Bankers Association.

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4/11/2022 - Mindy Lucchesi Joins FNBT

Beloit, WI – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Mindy Lucchesi has joined the bank as Vice President and Trust Officer.


3/17/2022 - Local Bankers Complete National Financial Industry Programs

Beloit, WI First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) pleased to announce that two FNBT employee family members have completed industry educational programs expanding their professional knowledge in their respective fields.
 


2/2/2022 - Josh Starks Promoted to Branch Manager

Beloit, WI – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Josh Starks has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Williams Bay location located at 121 N Walworth Ave in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.