Gingrich joins CFNB staff

Bruce Gingrich recently joined the staff at Citizens First National Bank as vice president and agribusiness banking manager, according to John Bean, executive vice president and senior commercial banking manager.

Gingrich has nearly 20 years commercial and agribusiness lending experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agribusiness and an MBA in Executive Management/Finance from the University of Illinois.

Bruce and his wife, Katie, currently live in Sugar Grove but are planning a move to the area in the near future. He is active with various foundations including the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities, and he is a former president of the Kendall County 708 Mental Health Board.

Bruce grew up in a farm family in western Bureau County and is very excited to be back in the area.

“This is a great opportunity for both Bruce and Citizens First National as he brings years of relationship management and ag experience,” said Bean.

“I look forward to reacquainting and working with the great residents of Bureau County,” said Gingrich.