Pub. 6 2018 Issue 4

8 The Community Banker www.mibonline.org FARMERS STATE BANK Featured Member Bank F armers State Bank is one of Montana’s oldest independently owned and operated banks, opening the main bank in Victor in 1907. The bank has grown and expanded over the years, adding an additional six Bitterroot Valley and Missoula full-service locations through 2007. Today, they are the eleventh largest bank in the State of Montana, with the third and fourth generations of the Groff/Clevi- dence family at the helm and in key roles. Farmers State Bank has opened a new branch bank in Helena, and named Travis Brazill Vice President of Helena Market/Commer- cial Loan Officer. Brazill is a Montana native, with a long history in banking and real estate in the Helena valley. For the present time, the branch is located at 1040 Partridge Place while the bank explores permanent options. Farmers State Bank also added a Lending Office in Kalispell in 2017, with TimWillis as Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer. Willis brings years of banking experience to the position. Other new hires at Farmers State Bank in 2017 include Jared Darnell, Commercial Lender, Missoula, and Rich Bruner, Vice President/ Com- mercial Lender, Hamilton. Farmers State Bank is extremely proud of their contributions to the communities where they are based. One of the most enduring com- mitments is to scholarships. To date, Farmers State Bank scholarships have benefited 126 students in the Bitterroot Valley and Missoula, with a total award distribution of $985,408 since 2001. While the Bank continues to grow and expand, they are firmly committed to keeping the community bank feel and atmosphere across all locations. They continue to invest in technology that allows Bank employees to free up time to work directly with customers. Visit them online at farmersEbank.com to learn more about their products, services and people. • 0% Down Payment Assistance • 30-year, low interest rate mortgages • Quality in-state servicing housing.mt.gov Ask your lender about MBOH loans. 40 Years of Service