A lifelong resident of central Indiana, Cook is currently Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and a Director of First Federal Savings Bank in Huntington. He began his career at MutualBank in Muncie, where he eventually became Chief Financial Officer and then served as Indiana Chief Operating Officer after MutualBank was acquired by Northwest Bank. He\u2019s also a Certified Public Accountant.<\/p>\n

\u201cChris brings a solid resume to his new position, with over a decade and a half in senior management with some of Indiana\u2019s best-respected financial institutions, but what really impressed us was his dedication to serving the community,\u201d said Chairman Smith. \u201cHe shares our philosophy that a community bank like The Farmers Bank is only as strong as the communities it serves. Financial expertise is critical, but so is dedication to making the community a better place to live, work, play, and pray.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always been active in the communities I\u2019ve served,\u201d noted Cook. \u201cWhat attracted me to The Farmers Bank is its reputation as one of the strongest and best-managed community banks in the Midwest. I\u2019m gratified to have the opportunity to run a bank I\u2019ve admired for decades, and I\u2019m excited to get to know the employees who share the bank\u2019s dedication to making both the bank and the communities it serves even better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cook earned an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science and a Master of Business Administration from Ball State University, where he serves as an adjunct Finance professor, teaching a course in bank management. He\u2019s also an alumnus of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

Gregerson\u2019s professional background is remarkably similar to that of her successor. \u201cOur world and our industry are constantly changing, but the heart of successful bank operations has always been a focus on prudent strategies and serving customers,\u201d she explained. \u201cChris has long been a respected colleague, and I believe his experience, skills, and attitude will make the transition to his leadership smooth and comfortable for our employees and customers. I\u2019m happy to know I\u2019m leaving the bank in good hands.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cook is an avid sports fan with a particular interest in baseball. He\u2019s also a runner who has completed 29 half and three full marathons. He and his wife have two daughters and will celebrate their 25th anniversary this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"