Issue 29 / January 2017www.firstfedindiana.bank

LOCATIONSDowntown Office648 N. Jefferson St.

Huntington, IN 46750(260) 356-3311

South Office1240 S. Jefferson St.

Huntington, IN 46750(260) 356-5633

North Office100 Frontage Rd.

Huntington, IN 46750(260) 358-4680

Warsaw Office402 E. Center St.

Warsaw, IN 46580(574) 269-3331

Southwest Fort Wayne Office5317 S. Bend Dr.

Fort Wayne, IN 46804(260) 436-2100

Northeast Fort Wayne Office10316 Maysville Rd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46835(260) 245-0543

ATM LOCATIONSFirst Federal Savings Bank

24 W. Park Dr.Huntington, IN 46750

First Federal Savings Bank100 Frontage Rd.

Huntington, IN 46750

Parkview Huntington Hospital2001 Stults Rd.

Huntington, IN 46750

First Federal Savings Bank5317 S. Bend Dr.

Fort Wayne, IN 46804

First Federal Savings Bank10316 Maysville Rd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Kroger 5725 Coventry Ln.

Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Kroger 601 Dupont Rd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Costco 5110 Value Dr.

Fort Wayne, IN 46808

First Federal Savings Bank402 E. Center St.

Warsaw, IN 46580

Kroger (Owen’s)2211 E. Center St.Warsaw, IN 46580

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From left to right are Steve Zahn, Chairman of the Board of First Federal Savings Bank, Alyce Zahn, Vincent Haupert, Huntington University’s Vice President for Advancement, Daniel Solms, Huntington University’s Vice President for Enrollment Management & Marketing, and Michael Zahn, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Federal Savings Bank

First Federal Savings Bank and Zahn Family donate $40,000 to Huntington University

Huntington University announced it has received a $40,000 donation from First Federal Savings Bank and Steve and Alyce Zahn of Huntington, Indiana. The funds will be allocated to the university’s recently completed Welcome Center.

“We are so thankful to the Zahn family, First Federal Savings Bank and its shareholders for this impactful gift. This new space will provide the type of first impression to our guests that truly represents the excellence we pursue at Huntington University,” stated Vince Haupert, vice president for advancement.

Officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in October, the 3,000-square foot Welcome Center is part of the Merillat Centre for the Arts and houses both undergraduate and graduate admissions offices, as well as meeting spaces for prospective students and campus visitors.

“The development of the new Welcome Center has transformed the work of the admissions team,” said Daniel Solms, vice president of enrollment management & marketing. “The new space allows us to focus on our visitors and their experience while they are on campus, helping us to better connect as we share the legacy of Huntington University.”

First Federal Savings Bank and the Zahn family have been long-time supporters of Huntington University and both are members of the Milton Wright Fellowship. Stephen Zahn was a director on the Huntington University Foundation, Board of Trustees and received Huntington University’s Distinguished Service Award in 2004. Michael Zahn, Steve’s son, currently serves as vice president of finance for the Huntington University Foundation board of directors.

First Federal Announces Teller of the Year and Recognizes EmployeesFirst Federal Savings Bank announces Christina Ruckman has been named the Teller of the Year for the fourth consecutive year. She was awarded at First Federal’s Christmas Party, held on December 7th. Christina joined the First Federal team in February of 2012 and works at the Downtown Huntington Office. Teller of the Year is awarded based on accuracy, hard work, customer service, dedication, number of transactions and job knowledge.

The following tellers were recognized for their high transaction counts: Christina Ruckman, Kari Goble and Ruth Thompson. Christina Ruckman, Kari Goble, Maryna Zoda and Ruth Thompson were recognized for their balancing records for 2016. Newer tellers with a perfect balancing record were Gigi Baloski, Kyler Town and Jillian Brosman.

Also honored were employees celebrating anniversaries: Sarah O’Leary, Mary Beth Behrens, Steven McKay, Carla Williams, Addey Bitzer and Alecia Crago for 5 years, Tom Mills for 10 years, Kim Fischer, Lisa Hockemeyer, Julie Crain, Jennifer Getman, Satin Lemon and Bill Forgey for 15 years and Michael Zahn for 20 years of service.

Teller Christina Ruckman with CEO & President, Michael Zahn

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Huntington County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

Monday, January 16th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

PAL Club

Discover Roanoke 10K and 5KSaturday, April 15th at 9:00 AM

Main Street in Roanoke

Special Olympics Polar Plunge February 18th

Center Lake PavillionCall Scott Furnish 317-328-2000 for details

Mizpah Shrine Circus & FairJanuary 26th – January 29th

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

Fort Wayne Home & Garden ShowMarch 2nd – March 5th

Allen County Memorial Coliseumhttp://home-gardenshow.com/

Vera Bradley Outlet SaleApril 19th thru 23rd

Allen County Memorial Coliseumwww.verabradley.com

Monday, February 20, 2017President’s Day

Friday, April 14, 2017Good Friday

Close at NoonDrive up reopens: 3 PM – 6 PM

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

HUNTINGTON

WARSAW

FORT WAYNE

COMMUNITY EVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Kim Fischer

Julie Crain

Lisa Hockemeyer

Kim Fischer marked a 15 year milestone with First Federal on December 10, 2016. Kim is the underwriter and processor for the mortgage department at the downtown office and was promoted to an Assistant Vice President in 2014. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. She and her husband Rick moved from Fort Wayne to Huntington County in 1999 where they live with their horses, dogs and cats.

Julie Crain celebrated her 15th anniversary with First Federal on November 5, 2016. Julie is the receptionist at the Frontage Road location. She is a lifelong resident of Huntington where she resides with her husband Charlie. They attend New Hope United Brethren Church in Huntington where Julie is on the New Programs Committee and teaches a Grief Share Program. Julie has three children and four grandchildren.

Lisa Hockemeyer marked a 15 year milestone on November 26, 2016. Lisa is the Assistant Vice President of Indirect Lending and the branch manager of the South Jefferson Street location. She has a Business degree from IPFW and a Foundations of Banking diploma from the American Banker’s Association as well as 43 years of banking experience. Lisa is currently on the Lafontaine Center Board, and is a past member of the Whitley County Humane Society Board, and Whitley County Chamber of Commerce where she also served as Vice President. She lives in South Whitley with her husband Richard and has three step-children, three granddaughters and one grandson.

Kim Fischer – 15 Years

Julie Crain – 15 Years

Lisa Hockemeyer – 15 Years

Michael Zahn

Michael Zahn, Chief Executive Officer and President, celebrated 20 years on December 30, 2016. Michael is the third generation to hold the title of President and CEO at First Federal Savings Bank. He became a Senior Vice President and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2000. In 2005, he was appointed as President of the institution and in January 2011, appointed Chief Executive Officer.Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University and graduated Cum Laude with a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Zahn is a past President of the local Optimist Club, Junior Achievement, Parkview Huntington YMCA, the Bowen Center, Lime City Economic Development, the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce and was campaign chairman for the United Way. Michael continues to serve on several local non profit for profit boards, is on the board for the Indiana Bankers Association, and serves on several committees for the American Bankers Association.Michael and his wife Susan, live in Huntington with their three sons.

Michael Zahn – 20 Years

Milestone Anniversaries

First Federal Savings Bank Named #1 SBA Lender in Northeast INFirst Federal Savings Bank was recognized as the number one SBA Lender in Northeast Indiana in the most recent issue of the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly. Results were taken from October 2015 to September 2016 and covered a 12 county area. Of the 33 institutions listed, First Federal Savings Bank led the way in total SBA 7(A) loans at $7.36 million. First Federal Savings Bank President and CEO, Michael Zahn, comments, “Small businesses are vital to the success of our communities. As a community bank, it gives us great pride to be able to provide capital to businesses to help them succeed and grow.” Zahn continues, “Our commercial team does an incredible job working with our business clients to find the right financing products to meet their needs.”First Federal Savings Bank has been in business over 100 years and is headquartered in Huntington, IN with additional locations in Fort Wayne and Warsaw.

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