Family is forever, and although you can’t choose your family, you can choose your family business. Will it last a lifetime? Ask Ron Stokes, OSU basketball great of the early ‘80s, that question as he started his family business nearly 22 years ago, and they’re still together and still going strong!

Heartland associates meet goals and achieve milestones often in their careers. When asked what achievements you are most proud of, Jeff Kessler answered very simply, “When I was in the retail branch, it was helping clients meet their financial needs every day.”  This speaks volumes to the character of most Heartland associates and Jeff personally and professionally – care about the customer, the community and the team…the Heartland Way!

Starting her career as a “teller” at the Heartland Bank Grove City office, Kim currently calls the Corporate office in Whitehall her work home and is not shy when sharing her thoughts on the atmosphere, “New Heartland associates should get to know the history of the organization and how we came to be so that they understand how blessed they are to be part of that culture.”

When a banking relationship is bound with loyalty, it can often last a lifetime and weather many of the storms that partnerships may produce. Loyalty is what brought Custom Sign Center to Heartland Bank, and Heartland is banking on this commitment equation to ensure that they are loyal customers for years to come!

With perfect weather in the forecast for the 22^nd Annual Heartland Bank Charity Golf Classic, all 31 teams appreciated the clear skies, temps in the low 80s and exceptional course conditions. Last year was the first year the outing had to be rescheduled due to weather, and with hurricane Dorian threatening the United States the first week of September, vague memories of downpours and soggy fairways loomed over the committee’s planning activities. All weather crises were averted, and the golf outing was, once again, a success!