Feature Friday: Old Fort Banking Company

Feature Friday: Old Fort Banking Company
August 26, 2022

Happy Feature Friday, where every Friday the Chamber team will highlight one of our fantastic members by repping them for the day and telling the community more about them. This week's Feature Friday is: Old Fort Banking Company! 

Old Fort Banking Company was founded in 1916 after a small group of community business men met at a local minister's home to discuss starting a bank in their hometown of Old Fort, Ohio. It later expanded to Bettsville and Tiffin, and has now grown to 10 full-service locations total in Northwest and Southwest Ohio, with assets totaling approximately $825 million. Old Fort is a recognized leader in community banking, commercial lending, and mortgage lending, and prides itself on providing prompt, professional and personal client service.

As a community bank, Old Fort Bank believes in developing strong roots in each community it serves, through both financial support and employee involvement. The bank maintains a strong presence in a variety of service organizations, charitable causes and public efforts. Its associates are also active members of civic groups, economic development projects, educational programs and revitalization efforts. Old Fort bankers are devoted to the communities they serve and, in a mutually beneficial relationship, everyone thrives when those communities are healthy, secure and prosperous.  

In 2015, The Old Fort Banking Company became employee-owned, as their Employee Stock Ownership and 401(k) Plan (ESOP) acquired 45% of the common stock of its holding company, Gillmor Financial Services. In 2021, this ownership increased to 64%, resulting in a majority-controlling interest for the ESOP. With this effort, Old Fort Bank is proud to be one of the few majority ESOP-owned banks in the country.

The Old Fort Banking Company proudly serves Allen, Greene, Hancock, Sandusky, Seneca and Wood Counties, with financial centers in Bettsville, Clyde, Findlay, Fostoria, Fremont, Old Fort, Tiffin, Sugarcreek Township and Xenia. The bank also operates a commercial loan production office in Lima. 

Whether it’s investing in the communities they serve, exceeding their clients’ expectations, or developing career paths for their associates, they have been there to help pave the way to success for more than 100 years. When you are ready to begin a new path, join the bank that is prepared for your journey. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS 631428.

We are so thankful to have such a trusted partner in Old Fort Banking Company! They proudly sponsor our Chamber Cash program, making it possible for money to be spent locally and support other local businesses and Chamber members. Old Fort Banking Company is a Platinum Sponsor for the Chamber and we are forever grateful for their endless support and collaboration! Learn more at: oldfortbank.com.

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