Forcht Bank has been named one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Kentucky in the medium-sized employer category (those employing 150-499 employees) by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM). A total of 34 companies from around the state have been selected as winners in this…
Forcht Bank’s 3rd annual “Warm Hearts” clothing drive begins November 17, 2015. The general public is encouraged to drop off any new gloves, coats, hats, and scarves, sized infant to teen, at any of Forcht Bank’s 30 locations throughout Kentucky. Items may be dropped off between November 17th and December 31st. All clothing will then…
Forcht Group of Kentucky has named Greg Horsman as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Mr. Horsman was most recently Vice President of Infrastructure, Security and Systems Support for Southern Graphic Systems in Louisville. Prior to joining Southern Graphic Systems, he worked in a similar capacity for Papa Johns International in Louisville. Mr. Horsman has…
Forcht Bank is pleased to announce Houston Hall has joined Forcht Bank as the Lexington Market President. Hall was previously with Cumberland Valley National Bank. “Houston has a great reputation not only as a very knowledgeable banker, but also as great contributor to the Lexington community through his involvement with various non-profit organizations,” said Tucker…
Forcht Bank is proud to announce Tanner Stambaugh has joined Forcht Bank as a Banking Officer in the Lexington and Richmond Markets. Stambaugh was previously with Madison Bank in Richmond. He brings over 11 years of banking experience with a focus on commercial and small business lending. Mr. Stambaugh lives in Richmond, KY with his…
Forcht Bank is proud to announce that Kristen Wells has joined Forcht Bank as a Treasury Management Officer. Mrs. Wells brings with her over 15 years of business development and client relations expertise in the financial and medical industries. Mrs. Wells currently resides in Louisville, KY with her husband Jim Wells; and three children: Collin,…
To help celebrate the bank’s 30th Anniversary, Forcht Bank is giving away a $10,000 college scholarship to three lucky winners of their “Thanks for 30 Scholarship Contest”. The Thanks for 30 Scholarship Contest will run from March 1– May 1, 2015 on Forcht Bank’s Official Facebook page, and is open to high school seniors residing…
Forcht Bank has once again 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. Forcht Bank has received the independent agencies highest rating for two consecutive quarters. “We are excited to…
After the success of 2013’s “Warm Hands, Warm Hearts” glove drive, Forcht Bank wants to help even more children in need this winter during their “Warm Hearts” clothing drive starting November 17, 2014. In 2013, Forcht Bank employees, customers, and the general public donated 9,863 new pairs of gloves for children in need. This year,…
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 excited to once again receive Bauer Financial’s five-star rating for safety and soundness,” said Tucker Ballinger, President…