SVB&T announces additions
Springs Valley Bank & Trust announced the addition of three new employees.
Michael “Mike” Smith has joined Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company as a Vice President of Commercial Lending.
With over 30 years of banking experience, Mr. Smith brings extensive knowledge of lending and community banking to the Springs Valley Bank team. Smith has a temporary office at the Valley Banking Center. His permanent office will be located at Springs Valley’s Paoli Banking Center.
Smith is a 1978 Paoli High School graduate and a 1982 graduate of Sterling College in Kansas. He was previously a board member with the Indiana Bankers Association and attended the Graduate School of Banking, Fairfield, Conn. He is active in the Valeene Wesleyan Church and was previously involved in coaching basketball and football at Paoli Jr. & Sr. High School. Mike and wife Debbie, have three children and four grandchildren.
“Mike Smith is seasoned, relationship-driven lender who adds depth to Springs Valley Bank & Trust, furthering our commitment to provide customer service excellence and quality products and services to the communities we serve,” said Jamie Shinabarger, President & CEO at Springs Valley.
“Springs Valley delivers on their brand promise,” said Smith. ”They provide fast, friendly, personalized service and encourage teamwork among employees.” I am very excited to have this opportunity to join Springs Valley and am anxious to provide my professional assistance to ensure the Paoli Banking Center is committed to community banking and supports the customers in our local markets.”
Shinabargeradded, “He has local roots in the community, this gives him a real advantage. He understands the local market and is a valuable addition to an already strong Springs Valley Bank & Trust team.”
New or existing customers can reach Mr. Smith at 812.653.7374, 1.800.843.4947, or msmith@svbt.com. Effective June 1, he can also be reached at 812.936.5644.[hr]
Douglas “Doug” Pittman has joined Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company as a Vice President of Commercial Lending.
As a well-known local leader, he brings with him over 35 years of banking experience and a reputation for building long-lasting customer relationships. Mr. Pittman has a temporary office at the Valley Banking Center. His permanent office will be located at Springs Valley’s Paoli Banking Center.
Mr. Pittman serves on the boards at Indiana University Health Paoli Foundation, Older American Services Corporation, Orange County Development Commission, Radius Indiana, and the Indiana Region 8 Work Council. Doug and wife Karen, have three children and four grandchildren.
“I am pleased to have Doug join our commercial lending team. He brings with him a commitment to community banking and support for the people in Paoli, Orleans, and surrounding markets. Springs Valley is committed to providing him with the support he needs to ensure his clients receive premier service every day,” said Shinabarger.
“I enjoy building relationships with customers, it is people who matter,” said Pittman. “Springs Valley Bank & Trust is a community bank with high growth aspirations that cares very much about its customers, staff members, and community.”
New or existing customers can reach Mr. Pittman at 812.653.2026, 1.800.843.4947, or dpittman@svbt.com. Effective June 1, he can also be reached at 812.936.5673.[hr]
Zachary “Zach” Patton has joined Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company as a Retail Banking Center Manager.
Zach brings with him several years of hands-on banking experience, having previously worked as a Banking Center Manager. Mr. Patton has temporary offices at the Valley and Jasper Banking Centers. His permanent office will be located at Springs Valley’s Paoli Banking Center.
Patton is a 2006 graduate of Paoli Jr. & Sr. High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Indiana University Southeast. He is member of the Southeast Volunteer Fire Department, Paoli Meridian Lions Club and is coach of the Paoli Boys Basketball C-Team and Paoli Youth Football.
“I believe customers, businesses, and communities are looking for a bank they can trust, one that makes local decisions and still knows what customer service means,” said Shinabarger.
“Springs Valley’s reputation is strong and they are known for building long-lasting relationships with customers and the communities in which it serves,” said Patton. “I look forward to help Springs Valley grow and build new and lasting relationships in Paoli, Orleans, and surrounding markets.”
“Zach is motivated and local. He is an ideal fit for Springs Valley,” said Shinabarger. “We look forward to his contribution to our continued growth in the Orange County market.”
New or existing customers can reach Mr. Patton at 812.653.0974, 1.800.843.4947, or zpatton@svbt.com. Effective June 1, he can also be reached at 812.936.5652.
