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Washington Savings Bank Wins Excellence and Innovation BKD Award Presented by CBAI
Kraig Lounsberry, president of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI), and Gary Genenbacher, partner and industry leader for BKD National Financial Services Group’s Illinois office, announced that Washington Savings Bank, won for its entry: “WSB Summertime CEO.” The award was presented at the CBAI 45th Annual Convention & Exposition held recently in Springfield, IL. read more >>
Proud Supporter of Effingham Child Development Center
Washington Savings Bank is a proud supporter of the Effingham Child Develepment Center. The bank’s recent donation of $10,000 will go towards helping ECDC improve their playground area.read more >>
WSB Welcomes Chris Kabbes
Washington Savings Bank is excited to welcome Chris Kabbes to our management team as Vice President of Lending. Chris joins us with 22 years of experience and will primarily focus on Residential Mortgage and Commercial Lending. Recognized as a strong, reliable lender and leader in the Effingham Community, he looks forward to helping existing and new customers of Washington Savings Bank with their lending needs.
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WSB Summertime CEO – Another Successful Year
Washington Savings Bank’s Summertime CEO program once again had a successful year. With over 40 participants, the program allowed children ages 6-12 an opportunity to manage and run their own lemonade stand. The program ran throughout the summer from May 21 – July 31.read more >>
Ryan Fearday promoted to Vice President
Washington Savings Bank is excited to announce that Ryan J. Fearday was recently promoted to Vice President. Ryan began his banking careerread more >>
David Doedtman reappointed to IBA Finance & Investment Committee
David Doedtman, President of Washington Savings Bank was recently reappointed to the Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) 2018-2019 Finance & Investment Committee by IBA President and CEO Linda Koch.read more >>
2018 Illinois Bank Community Service Awards
Washington Savings Bank was awarded with the 2018 Illinois Bank Community Service Award on June 21, 2018 at the Illinois Bankers Association’s Annual Conference in Chicago. The Illinois Community Service Award honors Illinois financial institutions that demonstrate a high level of service in their communities. Out of the nearly 450 banks in the state of Illinois, only 3 awards are presented annually. President David Doedtman and Vice Presidents Randy Jones and Elaine Buehnerkemper were present at the conference to receive the award from IBA President and CEO Linda Koch. read more >>
Assistant Vice President Promotions
Terri Gilbert and Tami Wells from Washington Savings Bank in Effingham, IL were each recently promoted to Assistant Vice President at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors, held on April 11, 2018.read more >>
New Summer Program!
Washington Savings Bank is offering a new program called WSB Summertime CEO which will allow children ages 6-12 an opportunity to manage and run their own lemonade stand. The program will run from May 22 to July 31.read more >>
Washington Savings Bank Participates in “Teach Children to Save”
Washington Savings Bank partnered with area schools to celebrate Teach Children to Save Day on April 28th. More than 1,000 local students from Effingham, Altamont, Beecher City and Mattoon were taught the difference between needs and wants, and explored ways to save, spend, and share their money.read more >>
