Ross Key joins the Springs Valley Bank & Trust team

Ross Key has been hired by Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company as Agricultural Relationship Manager.

Ross will provide Ag and Commercial Lending services to Dubois, Orange, and surrounding counties. He is responsible for helping cultivate new and manage existing Agricultural banking relationships.

Ross is a 1994 graduate of Princeton Community High School. He earned a bachelor of science degree in agriculture economics from Purdue University and a master of agriculture economics from Kansas State University.

Prior to joining Springs Valley, Key was at Elberfeld Bank, where he was  Vice President of Agricultural Lending. His past experience includes: Agricultural Business and Science Teacher at North Gibson School Corporation, Extension Specialist at  University of Kentucky, and a Research Analyst at Kansas State University. Ross is past owner/operator of Key Farms LLC and Key Pork Inc. in Princeton, Indiana.

He serves as a 4H leader and has held a 4-H board position in the past. He is active in Bethel Memorial Church and is involved in coaching football at Princeton Community High School.

Ross and wife Shannon have five children and reside in Patoka, Indiana.

“I look forward to building new and lasting relationships with businesses, farmers, and communities at Springs Valley Bank & Trust,” said Key. “I am very committed to working with our customers and supporting the economic strength of this community.”

Jamie Shinabarger, President and CEO of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company said Ross’s lifelong agricultural background will be valuable to the company. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him and will represent Springs Valley well as we continue to grow,” he said.

New or existing customers can reach Ross at 812-634-4813 or rkey@svbt.com.