Full-Time
Vice President Senior Commercial Lender
First Farmers Bank & Trust Company
201-500 employees
Community bank offering deposits and lending
No salary listed
West Lafayette, IN, USA
In Person
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- Lead the community advocacy and outreach of the bank in the Tippecanoe County market, while growing the connections of the current team.
- Predominantly prospect and develop new customer relationships while inheriting and managing some existing customer relationships.
- Origination of Commercial Real Estate and Commercial & Industrial loans and deposit generation.
- Ensure that lending activities result in maximum volume and minimal delinquency ratio.
- Develop revenue growth through generation of loans while meeting production goals.
- General support of management in bank operations including asset-liability management and marketing efforts.
- Lead the community advocacy and outreach of the bank in the Tippecanoe County market, while growing the connections of the current team.
- Predominantly prospect and develop new customer relationships while inheriting and managing some existing customer relationships.
- Origination of Commercial Real Estate and Commercial & Industrial loans and deposit generation.
- Ensure that lending activities result in maximum volume and minimal delinquency ratio.
- Develop revenue growth through generation of loans while meeting production goals.
- General support of management in bank operations including asset-liability management and marketing efforts.
First Farmers Bank & Trust serves individuals and businesses in Indiana and Illinois with checking and savings accounts, loans, and other banking services, including a focus on agricultural banking. Customers access these products through 35 branch offices, using a private, independently owned bank structure that combines personal service with modern banking tools for opening accounts, borrowing, and managing funds. The bank differentiates itself through local ownership, a hometown feel, and responsiveness to community needs, adding wellness and recognition programs for staff and internal education while offering competitive lending and deposit options. Its goal is to provide high-quality, personalized financial services while remaining independently owned and closely tied to the regions it serves.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Converse, Texas
Founded
1885
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Opens Carmel branch by end-2025 targeting Indianapolis market growth.
- Hires Greta Notz as Carmel treasury management officer.
- Hires Jamie Lamb for Sullivan branch business development.
What critics are saying
- Chime and SoFi erode retail deposits from young Indiana customers.
- Carmel branch delays sink costs against JPMorgan Chase.
- Horizon Bank consolidation captures small business loans.
What makes First Farmers Bank & Trust Company unique
- Promotes Erin Vitz to Clay City Branch Manager with 15 years experience.
- Partners with Allied Payment Network for real-time payments solutions.
- Teaches youth small business loans via lemonade stand program.
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Company News
First Farmers Bank & Trust promotes Erin Vitz to Branch Manager of Clay City office. First Farmers Bank & Trust announced the promotion of Erin Vitz to Branch Manager of its Clay City location. Vitz has been part of the First Farmers team as Assistant Branch Manager, where she has built strong relationships with customers and served as a trusted resource within the Clay City community. With more than 15 years of banking experience, she brings a deep commitment to providing personal, attentive service and supporting the financial goals of local residents and businesses. "Clay City is a small town with big pride," said Vitz. "As branch manager, I'm honored to serve our community and go above and beyond for our little town full of big dreams. I'm grateful to be part of a team that feels like home." Vitz began her banking career in 2008, taking intentional breaks throughout her journey to focus on family and personal growth. She and her husband, Brian, have three children, Ava Emmie, and Otto. Vitz is also an active member of Grace Chapel in Brazil, where she volunteers with the middle school ministry and enjoys giving back to her community through mentorship and outreach. To learn more about First Farmers Bank & Trust, visit ffbt.com or find First Farmers on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
A total of 758 runners and walkers participated in the 2025 Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot, presented by First Farmers Bank, at Riverwalk Park on Saturday, April 5, raising a record $69,037 for the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation thanks to contributions from local sponsors and racers.
First Farmers Bank & Trust has announced the hiring of Greta Notz as treasury management officer for the Carmel branch.
First Farmers Bank & Trust announces the hiring of Jamie Lamb as branch manager/business development representative for the Sullivan, Indiana, branch located at 32 S. Court St.
First Farmers Bank and Trust teamed up with Chances and Services for Youth to teach kids how to take out a small business loan to fund their coming lemonade stands.