Mar 05, 2024
At this point in Buckeye Community Bank’s rich history and promising future, it is important to reflect on our journey thus far and envision our future. A successful institution is built on a solid foundation that its founders, clients, and employees created over the years. Buckeye’s founders envisioned a financial institution that would support and empower the local business community, and that pioneering spirit still guides us today.
From our humble beginnings, Buckeye has become a strong partner in the community and has continued to adapt to meet evolving needs. As a community banker, forward-thinking strategies are crucial to ensure that we continue to meet the banking needs of our clients.
Buckeye has embarked on our most significant expansion as we approach our 25th anniversary. In recent months, we have opened a new Main Branch across from our original location, a Loan Production and Servicing Center in Avon and an Operations Center in Sheffield Village. With our planned opening of a new branch in LaGrange, we will have grown our reach tremendously throughout the county and the greater region in less than a year.
As the only independent, locally owned hometown bank in Lorain County, we can quickly adapt to emerging opportunities. Keeping up with the needs of our local market is what we do best, and we are here to help you grow by providing the best products and services.
As we grow, we always keep sight of where we started. Our success is based on the values instilled by our founders and the trust we have earned from our clients. We do not take this for granted and remain committed to building upon the success that brought us this far.
In this issue, we want to introduce Kaleb Santo Domingo-Thompson, who joined Buckeye in July 2023 as a Commercial Services Specialist and works in the Avon Loan Production and Servicing Center. While he is new to Buckeye, he understands the importance of making an impact locally.
Additionally, we are pleased to announce Drew Alurovic as the Branch Manager and Business Development Officer of our LaGrange team. Buckeye has begun to make connections in the area because of his knowledge and client-first approach.
As one of Buckeye’s first employees and now its President and CEO, I’ve seen firsthand the impact banking choices can have on individuals and communities. Today, where you bank is more important than ever.
Unlike other institutions that make decisions far from where you live and work, Buckeye offers local decision making that considers your unique situation. We tailor everything we do based on your specific needs. Further, a dollar deposited at Buckeye supports local businesses and fosters local growth. By keeping money circulating locally, business loans are funded, investments are made, jobs are created, and the local economy is strengthened.
Beyond mere financial transactions, where you bank can profoundly impact your life. It’s about investing in your community’s future, fostering a healthier local economy, and gaining the benefits from a bank relationship that values you.
Buckeye Community Bank isn’t just a choice – it’s a statement about the community you want to live in. It’s a commitment to community, personal service, and the belief that we can make our area more prosperous together.
We thank you for your continued trust in Buckeye Community Bank and look forward to seeing you soon.
