Author: Chelsea Culp

FNB Bank is proud to announce that Steven Hulsey has been named Consumer Loan Officer for FNB’s Mayfield Main Office. Steven has five years of prior banking experience with FNB, having most recently served as an Underwriter/Dealer Representative for FNB’s Indirect Lending Department.

Steven is a 2013 graduate of Lone Oak High School, a 2016 graduate of Shawnee Community College, where he obtained an Associate of Arts degree and Associate of Science degree, and a 2019 graduate of Murray State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. He is also a 2023 graduate of the Southeastern School of Consumer Lending. He currently resides in Hickory.

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding $660 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness and has earned three consecutive ‘Outstanding’ ratings for the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) by the FDIC.  FNB is a 2021-2024 ‘Best Places to Work in Kentucky’ Small Business Category Award Winner.  The bank currently has ten locations located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Trigg, and Marshall County. FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.  

FNB Bank is proud to announce its recognition as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Kentucky winners. The announcement comes from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and CHI Saint Joseph Health, who released the complete list of the 20^th Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky Award Winners on Friday, March 15th. View the alphabetical list of winners here: https://www.bestplacestoworkkentucky.com/awards/winners.  Official rankings will be announced on June 13, 2024.

Winners from across the state have been selected in three categories: small companies of 15-149 employees, medium companies of 150-499 employees and large companies consisting of more than 500 employees (categories based on number of U.S. employees, only Kentucky employees surveyed). The selection process, managed by Workforce Research Group, is based on an assessment of the company’s employee policies and procedures and the results of an internal employee survey.

The competition is a multi-year initiative designed to motivate companies in the Commonwealth to focus, measure and move their workplace environments toward excellence. Numerous studies show a strong correlation between profitability and creating a good place to work.

For over 75 years, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has represented the interests of member businesses throughout Kentucky – from family-owned shops to Fortune 500 companies. As the state’s premier business advocate, the Kentucky Chamber is a recognized and respected voice across the Commonwealth, working every day to unite business and advance Kentucky. Kentucky SHRM consists of 12 local chapters that provide ongoing education and leadership opportunities for over 3,000 human resource professionals throughout the Commonwealth. For more details about Best Places to Work in Kentucky, visit www.bestplacestoworkkentucky.com.

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding $660 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness and has earned three consecutive ‘Outstanding’ ratings for the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) by the FDIC.  The bank currently has ten locations located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Trigg, and Marshall County. FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.  

A check presentation was held on Monday, February 26^th, to present DREAM Together incentive funds to West Kentucky Drug & Alcohol (WKDA) Intervention Services, LLC in the amount of $24,187.27.  WKDA took advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program offered by FNB Bank and First Kentucky Bank.  The DREAM acronym stands for Downtown Revitalization & Economic Advancement for Mayfield.  Together, both Mayfield-based banks have partnered to provide incentives and low interest loans for businesses that want to rebuild and invest again in downtown Mayfield.  The collective goal of FKB and FNB is to stimulate economic development and put jobs back in one of the hardest hit areas in the community.

WKDA is now reopen for business at 120 N 9^th Street in Mayfield as of November 2023. The former office building sustained extensive damage in the December 10, 2021, tornado that swept through Mayfield, resulting in a total loss. WKDA operated at a temporary location until the new office building was constructed at the same location.

About FNB Bank, Inc.

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding $660 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness and has earned three consecutive ‘Outstanding’ ratings for the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) by the FDIC.  FNB is a 2021, 2022, and 2023 ‘Best Places to Work in Kentucky’ Small Business Category Award Winner.  The bank currently has ten locations located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Trigg, and Marshall County. FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

About First Kentucky Bank

First Kentucky Bank is a Kentucky-based community bank established in 1899 with assets exceeding $564 million. First Kentucky provides a personal approach to finances for those in six counties, including Carlisle, Graves, Livingston, Marshall, Muhlenberg, and Ohio. They are committed to bringing customers simple ways to connect, grow, and protect their financial health in both personal and business endeavors.  First Kentucky is a Member FDIC bank and an Equal Housing Lender.

FNB Bank is proud to announce that they have donated over $87,000 back to Mayfield, Graves County, Trigg County, and Marshall County Schools through their Spirit Debit Card Program in 2023.  Most recently, FNB’s 4^th quarter (2023) donation resulted in over $21,000 to the participating schools. 

We are proud to offer our exclusive FNB Spirit Debit Card Program to our local schools,” stated Brooke Wiles, FNB Marketing Director.  “Our customers have pride in knowing that they are making a difference in the lives of our youth by simply swiping their Spirit Debit Cards at the checkout.  The donated funds allow the school systems the opportunity to do more for their students and staff, which is an invaluable asset to our community.”

The FNB Spirit Debit Card Program allows FNB and their customers the opportunity to give back to their local schools when they use their FNB debit card.  FNB currently offers Spirit Debit Cards for Mayfield, Graves County, Trigg County, and Marshall County Schools.  The Spirit Card works like a traditional debit card and for each signature-based transaction (not using your PIN), FNB donates $0.10 to the corresponding school.  The tracking process is hassle free for the card holder, as FNB does all the tracking and submits the check to each school on a quarterly basis.  The donated funds are utilized at the school’s discretion. To learn more about the Spirit Debit Card Program, stop by your nearest FNB Office or visit Spirit Debit Cards – Grow With FNB.

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding $660 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness and has earned three consecutive ‘Outstanding’ ratings for the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) by the FDIC.  FNB is a 2021, 2022, and 2023 ‘Best Places to Work in Kentucky’ Small Business Category Award Winner.  The bank currently has ten locations located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Trigg, and Marshall County. FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.  

FNB Bank has been named to the top 250 of America’s Best Regional Banks for 2024, receiving a maximum five-star rating, according to Newsweek magazine. The article also named the top 250 best regional credit unions.  FNB Bank is 1 of only 6 total banks and credit unions chartered in Kentucky to be included in the rankings.

To compile its rankings, Newsweek, along with Plant-A Insights Group, conducted an independent review of more than 9,440 financial institutions and surveyed more than 35,000 customers. The study covered various aspects such as profitability, financial relevance, risk exposure to financial uncertainties, and overall health and stability of the financial institution. The analysis also included media reputation monitoring and independent customer surveys.

In the announcement of the recognition, Newsweek’s Global Editor in Chief, Nancy Cooper, shared, “Regional banks, with their localized focus, often cultivate strong relationships with customers, enabling them to provide personalized services. These institutions become familiar in the neighborhood; they offer a sense of trust and community that resonates with account holders.”

For a complete list of financial institutions included in Newsweek‘s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024 awards, please visit: America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024 – Newsweek Rankings.

About FNB Bank, Inc.

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding $660 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness and has earned three consecutive ‘Outstanding’ ratings for the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) by the FDIC.  FNB is a 2021, 2022, and 2023 ‘Best Places to Work in Kentucky’ Small Business Category Award Winner.  The bank currently has ten locations located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Trigg, and Marshall County. FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

During the month of December, FNB Bank made a $1,000 Christmas donation to two worthy charities on behalf of their customers and community members.  Both Marshall County School’s Family Resource & Youth Service Center and Marcella’s Kitchen received $500 donations to assist with daily necessities and expenses. 

“FNB is excited to support these two great organizations with this Christmas donation,” stated Trent Lovett, Marshall County Market President. “Marshall County FRYSC and Marcella’s Kitchen are wonderful programs that provide tremendous assistance to those within our community, and we hope these donations will assist in furthering their missions this Christmas.”        

In addition to the bank’s monetary Christmas donation to Marshall County Family Resource & Youth Service Center, FNB employees donated gift items and money towards the cause. For more information on Marshall County School’s FRYSC, please visit: https://www.marshall.kyschools.us/departments/family-resource-centers.

Marcella’s Kitchen is a community kitchen with the goal of serving the hungry of Marshall County by providing free meal regardless of age, financial status, etc. The Marshall County nonprofit serves more than 300 people daily.  The Kitchen relies on donations and volunteers, as it does not receive government funding.  For more information or to donate, please visit: https://www.marcellaskitchen.com/how-to-donate.

FNB Bank, founded in 1875, is one of the oldest banks in the state of Kentucky with assets exceeding 650 million.  FNB ranks among the highest in the nation in the area of safety and soundness. FNB is a 2021 and 2022 ‘Best Places to Work in Kentucky’ Small Business Category Award Winner.  The bank currently has ten locations located in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Trigg and Marshall County. FNB is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.