News & Events
Standing Stone Bank regularly participates in important community events — we're also proud to sponsor and host a few signature events of our own!
Here's what we have coming up, and what we've participated in thus far:
Standing Stone Bank Welcomes Cathy Bitler to Board of Director
LANCASTER, Ohio – Standing Stone Bank recently appointed Cathy Bitler, an active leader in the Lancaster community, to the Board of Directors of both Standing Stone Bank and its parent company, SSNB, Inc.
"Ms. Bitler demonstrates an outstanding commitment to her community, year after year," said Dane Swinehart, Chairman of Standing Stone Bank. "We are so pleased to welcome her experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to our board."
Cathy Bitler is Vice President of Member Service and Community Relations at South Central Power Company, Ohio's largest electric cooperative and provides adjunct instruction to the Business Management Technology program at Ohio University Lancaster. She received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts degree in Communication from Ohio University and is a graduate of the Management Internship Program at the University of Wisconsin.
Bitler's community involvement precedes her. She currently serves as chair of the 33 Development Alliance and is a member of the Fairfield County Foundation Board of Trustees. In the past, she served as president of Lancaster City Council, president of Lancaster Rotary and chair of the Coordinating Council of Ohio University Lancaster.
"Ms. Bitler has a distinguished history working with lowest fee merchant service providers as well as a reputation for her leadership in the community," said Swinehart. "She'll certainly contribute well-earned insight to what we do."
Commendable recognition for the board appointee includes Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce's Athena Award, Ohio University Alumni Association's Distinguished Service Award and Ohio University Lancaster's Alumni Leadership Award. Bitler was named Lancaster Junior Women's Club Woman of the Year twice.
*[Disclaimer:]*Standing Stone Bank is Lancaster and Fairfield County's only locally owned and managed bank located in Lancaster, Ohio, offering full-service banking, lending and a range of investment options. Led by a team of passionate individuals who reside in Lancaster, Fairfield County and the surrounding community, Standing Stone is dedicated to the enhancement of the community they call home. Since 1989, Standing Stone Bank has been "There when it counts." For more information visit StandingStoneBank.com.
Media contact: Angela Krile, 740-974-3948, Angela@Krilecommunications.com
2016 Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year Award
Standing Stone Bank congratulates Jeff Beard, President and CEO, on receiving the Lancaster-Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year Award.
The 2015 Holiday Parade was a success!
Standing Stone Bank staff battled the chilly weather and walked the parade alongside our traditional horse drawn carriage. Our Kasasa float made its 2nd appearance in the parade!
"ELECT Excellence"
Standing Stone Bank would like to congratulate our "Elect Excellence" award recipients for 2015 presented by President and CEO Jeffrey Beard.
Bill Ives, Ethics Award; Kristin Hupp, Learn Award; Tara Bartlett, Efficient Award; Talia Miller, Learn Award; Ety Rd Office (Roberta Walker, Andria Griggs, Courtney Wright, Thalia Wiseman, Jackie Wisecup and Susan Smith), Team Award.
(Talia Miller) (Tara Bartlett)
2015 Fairfield County Fair
Standing Stone Bank was proud to support 4-H by purchasing a market goat, two beef cows, two rabbits, four hogs, and one Lamb. We participated with other local businesses to purchase the Grand Champion Goat! It was a pleasure to have so many visitors stop by our booth in the Art hall.
2015 School Supplies drive with Chelle's Angels
Standing Stone Bank and Chelle's Angels teamed up to fill backpacks for Big Brothers Big Sisters on July 18th, 2015. Chelle's Angels did a cruise in at our Ety Road Office to draw traffic and collect supplies. The goal is to help local kids have the supplies they need for the school year!
Camp Angel Sustainability Award
Standing Stone Bank recently received the Camp Angel Sustainability Award from Geneva Hills. This award is given to individuals or companies who have supported the Camp Angel Project for 3 years or more, making it possible for Geneva Hills to sustain its mission. Other Camp Angel Sustainability Award recipients are Krile Communications, Home Instead Senior Care and Gentle Dental Care.
Pictured in the photo from left to right: Erica Blosser, Home Instead Senior Care Lancaster, Oh; Desi DeJohn, Standing Stone bank; Geoff Burns, representing Glenn Burns, Gentle Dental Care; and Angela Krile, Krile Communications.
Our name has changed to Standing Stone Bank
We have transitioned from a federally chartered bank to a state chartered bank, so our name has changed to Standing Stone Bank. Deposits are still federally insured by FDIC and we continue to offer the same services and products we always have. Our organizational structure, ownership and shareholders remain the same as well, and you don't have to change your checks, signature cards or anything else.
Large Business of the Year Award
Standing Stone would like to thank the Lancaster-Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce for honoring us with the Large Business of the Year Award at the annual dinner on Saturday, January 24th! We are so fortunate to have the support of such an outstanding community!
The ribbon has been cut!
Standing Stone had a wonderful Grand Opening on Wednesday, November 19th! The staff at our Ety Road office are settled in and happy to serve! Please stop in and see the beautiful new building.
Standing Stone Bank participated in United Way's Fairfield County Community Care Day for another year!
Standing Stone employees are committed to helping others, and we are grateful that the United Way welcomes our volunteers.
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Standing Stone Bank Launches Partnership with Kasasa
Standing Stone Bank recently announced that it has partnered with Kasasa, a national brand of free checking and savings accounts. The partnership launched on May 12, Standing Stone's 25th Anniversary.
"As a certified Kasasa provider, we are now able to provide new and exciting products for our personal banking customers," said Jeff Beard, CEO and President of Standing Stone Bank. "This partnership will allow us to provide the personal service that our customers expect, combined with products that make the most sense-and cents-for our community."
Standing Stone Bank offers several Kasasa banking products that are free, reward-based accounts featuring nationwide ATM fee refunds, no minimum balance to earn the rewards, no monthly service fee, and free online banking.