The office in Lexington, located at 360 E. Vine Street, suite 100 will be open May 20th. Kentucky Bank has chosen some of the most well regarded, experienced individuals to support its new venture. Kentucky Bank is known for being a very strong community bank with high customer service standards.

Jim Elliott, a Lexington native, has been named Fayette Market President.  Jim has 40 years of experience in financial services. Jim is also director of the bank’s Wealth Management and Trust Division. “His experience and broad financial background make him an outstanding choice to lead Kentucky Bank’s newest market “added Louis Prichard, President, Kentucky Bank.

Jeff Rowland has been a commercial and consumer lender for 25 years. When approached with the vision of helping Kentucky Bank develop business in Fayette County, he quickly agreed to come on board as vice president and private banker. He will be meeting with people who need loans for commercial projects and helping them develop a structure that works for them, as well as advising them on personal financial needs.  Rowland understands that delivery and customer service are the keys to success. Born and raised in Lexington, he loves the city he calls home.
Glenda Featherston, Banking Officer, will be managing the day to day activities of the office in Lexington. Her previous financial experience encompassed assisting clients and bankers creating a seamless process. Glenda has worked with customers in the financial industry for 14 years. Glenda was eager to begin working with Kentucky Bank because of the banks culture and emphasis on service.

Amber Reynolds, Retail Banker, has been with Kentucky Bank for 11 years. In her position she will be assisting customers with new accounts and personal credit. Prior to joining the Lexington office, Amber worked in the bank’s Versailles office. 

Angie Clem, Head Teller, has worked with the Kentucky Bank for 14 years. Trish Marcus, Teller, has been with Kentucky Bank for 3 years.  Both Angie and Trish have worked in Kentucky Bank’s Winchester operations.

Kentucky Bank is a community bank, with offices in Cynthiana, Georgetown, Lexington, Morehead, Nicholasville, Sandy Hook, Versailles, Wilmore and Winchester. The bank is proud to have been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.

The new office will be located at 360 East Vine Street Suite 100 in Lexington.  The new Lexington branch, which has received regulatory approval, is anticipated to open by May 2013.

This will allow Kentucky Bank, which has a strong tradition in the counties surrounding Lexington, as well as existing customers in Fayette County, to establish a presence in the city. Louis Prichard, President and CEO of Kentucky Bank, said, “We will build on our existing foundation to create a high-performing community bank, one that is based on relationship banking in the best sense of the term.”

“Kentucky Bank is a strong, well-capitalized community bank with a deep tradition of providing innovative financial products and great customer service,” Prichard said. “We are excited about the opportunities our growth in Fayette County will bring and look forward to establishing strong relationships with new customers, business partners and community leaders in Lexington.”

Kentucky Bank offers wealth management and brokerage services in addition to retail and commercial banking. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky in both 2012 and 2013.

Kentucky Bank, headquartered in Paris, Kentucky, is a locally owned and publicly traded financial institution, with 13 branches located in nine Kentucky communities. Kentucky Bank ranks 16th in size among the 174 banks headquartered in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The bank offers a full line of services including retail, business and wealth management products. Kentucky Bank has offices located in Cynthiana, Georgetown, Morehead, Nicholasville, Sandy Hook, Versailles, Wilmore, Winchester, and Paris. Kentucky Bank and its tributaries have been a part of Kentuckians' financial solutions since 1851, and enjoy a long history as a strong, stable community bank.

Mr. Caudill is a Director of Kentucky Bank in Paris, Kentucky, and is former Chairman, President and CEO of Peoples Bank, Morehead and Sandy Hook, Kentucky. He is a past President of the Kentucky Bankers Association and has also served as Chairman of the Morehead State University Foundation board of trustees. Mr. Caudill has served on the local hospital and several other community boards of directors.
 
Mr. Caudill won elections to the Board to terms beginning in 2004, 2007 and 2010, and first served as Vice Chairman beginning in 2009. He serves on the Board's Personnel Committee, and is a representative of our FHLBank to the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks.

Kentucky Bank has thirteen offices in eight counties in Kentucky, including Bourbon, Clark, Elliott, Harrison, Jessamine, Rowan, Scott, Woodford. Kentucky Bank has also been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.