Forcht Bank has named Todd Harris as the bank’s new Compliance/CRA Officer. Harris has been with Forcht Bank since 2005, most recently as Senior Internal Auditor. He has over 14 years of banking experience and has received several certifications and designations within the auditing and compliance fields. Harris is a native of Lexington and earned…
Terry and Marion Forcht of Corbin were recently honored by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear at a ceremony in Frankfort for their contribution that allowed the Capitol Rotunda Murals to be completed in time for Kentucky’s Capitol Centennial Celebration in 2010. The ceremony was held July 24, 2012 in the Capitol Rotunda and featured the unveiling…
Forcht Group Chairman and CEO Terry E. Forcht was inducted into the Junior Achievement “Bluegrass Business Hall of Fame” on June 8, 2012. Since 1989, JA’s Hall of Fame has annually recognized the esteemed leaders of the Central Kentucky business community. These leaders were honored for achievement in their careers, service to the community and…
Forcht Bank announced today the selection of Jason E. Stuecker as its new Market President for the Louisville market. Before coming to Forcht Bank, Stuecker served as Vice President at Stock Yards Bank & Trust. Stuecker has extensive background and experience with commercial banking in the Louisville Market, deep-ties to the community and a strong…
Forcht Bank announced today the selection of Tucker Ballinger as its new President. He had served as Executive Vice President since August, 2011. “I’m looking forward to the challenge of leading Forcht Bank into the future. We will continue to be a strong community bank that focuses on exceeding customer expectations,” said Mr. Ballinger. Prior…
Lexington-based Forcht (“fork”) Bank announced today that their 5th Lexington banking center will open for business on November 14, 2011. The new banking center is located at 3358 Tates Creek Road directly across from Lansdowne Shoppes. Forcht Bank currently has locations on New Circle Road North, Sir Barton Way, Beaumont Circle, and Southland Drive. “We…
Forcht Bank has received a five-star “superior” rating from Florida-based Bauer Financial, Inc., the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm. Bauer Financial has been the trusted rating source for bankers and consumers since 1983. “We are proud to again receive Bauer Financial’s five-star rating for safety and soundness,” said Mark Boison, President of…
Forcht Bank announced today that Kevin Bruce has been named as the Chief Information Officer. Mr. Bruce began his career in 1989 as a COBOL programmer for a regional life insurance company in Ohio. 1996 found him moving to Lexington to work as an IT Systems Analyst with a large multinational manufacturing firm. He took…
Forcht Bank was honored with four ADDY® Awards at the Lexington ADDY® Awards Gala held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Lexington Downtown Hilton Hotel. The ADDY® Awards presented to Forcht Bank were: Gold ADDY®, Non-Traditional Advertising, “Giant Fork” Bronze ADDY®, Radio Advertising, “Talking GPS” Bronze ADDY®, Consumer Direct Marketing, “Fork Door Hanger” Judges…
Forcht Bank announced today that Steven M. Zagar has joined the bank as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Zagar has 16 years of banking experience. His most recent position was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer for First Federal Savings Bank and its holding company, First Financial Service Corporation, in Elizabethtown,…