First Community National Bank is pleased to announce the following employee promotions:
Peggy Alexander was promoted to Assistant Operations Manager at First Community National Bank, headquartered in Steelville. Ms. Alexander joined FCNB in December 2005 and serves as Vice President, Elite Banking Manager and Loan Officer at the Steelville Financial Center.
Nathan Booker was promoted to Market Leader of First Community National Bank at the Sullivan Financial Center. Mr. Booker joined FCNB in November 2014 and serves as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer specializing in commercial real estate and business, agricultural and consumer lending.
John Craig was promoted to Assistant Vice President and Business Development and Loan Officer at First Community National Bank in the Sullivan Financial Center. Mr. Craig has been with FCNB since 2019, and he specializes in commercial, industrial, agricultural, small business and consumer lending for the Sullivan, Bourbon, Cuba and surrounding areas.
Mandy Bowen was promoted to Assistant Vice President and Elite Banking Manager of the Cuba Financial Center. Ms. Bowen has been with FCNB since 2016 and has over fifteen years of experience in the business and financial industries.
Beth Utrecht Hired as VP/Human Resources Officer
Matt Sinnett, President/CEO of Midwest Independent Bancshares, Inc., announced the recent hiring of Beth Utrecht, who joined the organization as a VP/Human Resources Officer.
In her new position, Beth will be responsible for the implementation and daily coordination of the HR Department, including recruitment and retention, onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, and employee relations.
Beth has over 40+ years of experience in human resources. She most recently served as SVP/HR Director for First Mid Bank & Trust (formerly known as Providence Bank). Before that, she was VP/Director of Human Resources at St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City, Missouri, and she completed a Human Resources Management Program from the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the HR Certification Institute and is also certified by the Society for HR Management as a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Beth received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Lincoln University in Jefferson City.
MRV Banks Welcomes Brandon Bruner as Consumer & Mortgage Lender
MRV Banks Senior Vice President and Cape Girardeau Market President Robbie Guard is pleased to announce that Brandon Bruner has been hired as a new Consumer and Mortgage Lender in Cape Girardeau.
“Brandon comes to MRV Banks with the excitement and knowledge that will make him a perfect fit for our Consumer and Mortgage lending team,” said Guard. “He cares deeply about our community and will be a great resource for our customers who are looking for local financing options.”
Brandon has nearly three years of banking experience and has spent over 10 years working in sales and customer service. As a Consumer and Mortgage Lender, he will use his expertise to assist customers in the greater Cape Girardeau area with their consumer or mortgage financing needs.
“I wanted to join MRV Banks because of its steadfast commitment to its customers and community,” said Bruner. “I’m proud to become a part of that mission and support the community that I’ve called home for a decade now.”
Brandon’s wife, Allison, works as a Behavior Analyst for the University Autism Center, and they have a one-year-old daughter named Emerson. Brandon is also an active member of the La Croix Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau.
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