Peoples Bank and Trust have a new member on their board of directors.  Kelly Evans has been appointed to the board as announced by PBT and Peoples First Bancshares. Evans is the President & CEO of LINC Systems in Westfield, Indiana, and has helped guide the company’s growth to include a nationwide sales and service footprint and authored a five-year strategic plan.  Evans also served as President and CEO of R.V. Evans Company, a family-owned distribution company founded in 1937.  

Evans board service highlights also include Decatur Memorial Hospital, Illinois Health Sciences Board, Millikin Univeristy Center for Entrepreneurship, and Millikin Decatur Executive Association.  He also obtained a BS Degree in Marketing from Millikin as well as an Industrial Distribution Professional Certificate from Purdue University.

Michael Trexler, Chairman of the Board for Peoples First Bancshares INC says that they are fortunate to be able to enhance the breadth of experience that Evans brings.  Trexler continued, stressing that PB&T emphasizes providing customers with the best possible experience and ensuring a relaxed yet professional culture for employees.  

John Gardner echoed that statement saying that PBT places a heavy focus on working with and for customers, both individuals and businesses.  He says looking for opportunities to strengthen their ability to provide the best possible service is at the center of what they do.  

Other members of the bank holding company board include Michael Trexler, Chairman, Brad Davis, Vice Chairman, Michael Beyers, David Dorn, John Gardner, Josh Shallenberger, Chris Swing, Brittany Walters, and David Slater, Director Emeritus. 

PB&T has locations in Pana, Taylorville, Altamont, Tower Hill, Charleston, Springfield, Morrisonville, Palmyra, Waverly, and White Hall.  For more information contact the bank at 888-728-1954 or visit www.BankPBT.com.