The First National Bank of Allendale is pleased to announce that Ryan T. Mitchell has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Bank and its holding company, Allendale Bancorp, effective June 16, 2026.
A lifelong resident of White County, Mr. Mitchell serves as Vice President, Engineering at Mitchell Drilling Company, a family business established in Carmi in 1939. In that role, he provides executive leadership for engineering, operations, and strategic business initiatives, and is responsible for capital investment decisions, regulatory compliance, risk management, and long-range planning.
Mr. Mitchell currently serves as President of the Illinois Oil and Gas Association and is a former board member of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee. He and his wife, Jara, have three children and are active members of First Christian Church in Carmi. Ryan T. Mitchell
“We are delighted to welcome Ryan to our board,” said Bryan Loeffler, Chairman of the Board. “Ryan’s deep roots in our community and his proven record of leadership in a long-standing local business make him an outstanding addition. His experience guiding a respected family enterprise through decades of growth and change reflects exactly the kind of judgment and perspective that strengthens our institution.”
“Ryan has spent his life and career in this community, and that kind of firsthand knowledge is invaluable to a bank like ours," said Donald W. Price, President and Chief Executive Officer. "He understands the families, farmers, and businesses we serve because they are his neighbors too. We are fortunate to add his judgment and perspective to our board."
