The First National Bank of Allendale is pleased to announce the addition of Ian Hipsher to its team in Mt. Carmel. Hipsher, a native of Mt. Carmel, is a 2014 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and a 2018 graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance. Hipsher will begin a management training program focusing on credit administration and analysis.
President Donald Price commented, “Ian’s educational background is a perfect fit for this position. It is always good when our local college graduates can return home to begin their careers. His addition will support the continued growth of the bank. We are excited to have him on board.”
The First National Bank was chartered in 1905 and opened for business in 1906. The bank has full-service banking offices in Allendale, Mt. Carmel, and West Salem, Illinois. The bank’s total assets are approximately $222 million. The bank offers a wide range of personal and commercial financial services.
