The Farmers Bank Announces Commercial Banking Promotions
Leadership advancements strengthen support for small business, agricultural, and commercial customers across four counties.
FRANKFORT, INDIANA – The Farmers Bank is pleased to announce several promotions within its Commercial Banking division, reinforcing the bank’s continued investment in experienced leadership and relationship focused service across its footprint.
Susan Ruch Promoted to Assistant Vice President, Small Business Lender
Susan has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Small Business Lender. With 28 years of banking experience, including 26 years at The Farmers Bank, Susan has built a long-standing reputation for supporting local entrepreneurs and helping small businesses grow and succeed.
Susan began her career at The Farmers Bank in 1999 as an Administrative Assistant in the Commercial Loan Department and has since served as a Retail Loan Officer, Commercial Loan Office Manager, and Small Business Lender. She has spent two decades focused on small business lending and continues to serve the Clinton County community she calls home.
A graduate of Ball State University, Susan is deeply involved in the community. She serves on the Friends of the Library Board, previously served on the Habitat for Humanity board, and volunteers weekly as part of the Reading Champions program, reading to third grade students. She is also a published author of the early reader children’s book Pretty Kitty and the Magnificent World.
“My goal is to continue to serve the Clinton County community as well as other communities in our footprint with their small business lending needs by creating community with them,” said Ruch. “By building relationships and learning about my customers’ businesses, I look forward to partnering with them to make their ambitions a reality.”
“Susan’s career reflects an unwavering commitment to small businesses and to the communities we serve,” said Brad Cunningham, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer. “Her experience, leadership, and dedication to mentoring the next generation of lenders make her incredibly deserving of this promotion.”
Susan lives in Frankfort with her husband, Joe, and enjoys spending time with their five children and eleven grandchildren, traveling, reading, and antiquing.
Jared Stillwell Promoted to AVP, Ag and Commercial Banking Officer
Jared has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Ag and Commercial Banking Officer. Jared has more than three years of banking experience and serves customers across the agricultural and commercial sectors.
A graduate of Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business, Jared earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting before beginning his career as a staff accountant. Since joining The Farmers Bank, he has focused on helping business owners and agricultural customers meet their financial and capital needs.
“This promotion represents an opportunity to take on greater responsibility for the customers and communities we serve,” said Stillwell. “I am committed to helping our commercial and agricultural customers make confident financial decisions and positioning their operations for long term success.”
“Jared has quickly developed into a trusted advisor for our commercial and agricultural customers,” said Drew Cripe, Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking. “His work ethic, technical knowledge, and commitment to client service have made a meaningful impact on both our customers and our team.”
Jared is actively involved in the community, serving with the Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Indiana Corridor Clinton County site and as Treasurer for both the Frankfort First Church of the Nazarene and the Purdue Club of Clinton County. Outside of work, he helps manage his family’s row crop, feed, and livestock operation in Central Indiana.
Additional Commercial Banking Promotions
The Farmers Bank also recognizes the following leadership promotions within the Commercial and Treasury Management teams:
- Dwain Pitzer, promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer
- Allison Bramblett, promoted to Vice President, Treasury Management Operations and Product Management
- Jana McNeely, promoted to Vice President, Treasury Management Sales Officer
“These promotions reflect the strength of our commercial banking team and our commitment to serving businesses, farmers, and organizations throughout our communities,” said Brad Cunningham.
For more information about The Farmers Bank and its continued commitment to the community, visit http://www.thefarmersbank.com.
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About The Farmers Bank
Founded and headquartered in Frankfort, Indiana since 1876, The Farmers Bank is a community bank with 12 full-service locations across Boone, Clinton, Hamilton, and Tipton counties. Built on a legacy of trust and personal connection, The Farmers Bank offers comprehensive banking solutions — including deposits, lending, investment, and trust services — tailored to meet the needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Committed to growing stronger communities through meaningful relationships, The Farmers Bank continues to deliver a better banking experience—one relationship at a time. Learn more at thefarmersbank.com. Let’s Grow!
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