Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today unveiled its sixth annual 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders list. The award recognizes community bank innovators, collaborators, educators, strategists, advisors, and civic servants. Matthew Lutz, Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer at First National Bank & Trust was named to this year’s list.
“ICBA congratulates Matthew Lutz on this well-deserved recognition,” ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said. “Matt exemplifies the talent, dedication, and community spirit that define our industry. We commend his outstanding contributions and look forward to his continued growth and success as a community bank leader.”
The feature story in the June issue of Independent Banker highlights how the 40 Under 40 honorees have navigated challenges and remained innovative while staying true to the guiding principles that make community banking special. Chosen from hundreds of entries, candidates were judged on their character, leadership, community involvement, and innovation. Bank technology services provider FIS, of Jacksonville, FL, sponsored this year’s program.
“Being named to ICBA Independent Banker’s 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders List, alongside so many remarkable peers, is a tremendous honor,” said Lutz. “As a proud community banker, I am grateful for the opportunity to positively impact the lives of my neighbors, who live and work here in in our community, alongside my colleagues at First National.”
“We appreciate this acknowledgement of Matt Lutz among ICBA’s distinguished list of community bank leaders and celebrate his accomplishments, which have earned his colleagues’ and customers’ respect,” said First National President & CEO Russ Kassin. “Matt is a valued member of our team, and we’re pleased to have him representing our mission in service to our community.”
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The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.
As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers’ financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at icba.org.