Federated Bank has announced the appointment of Mary Ann Michaels as its new Controller.

Michaels brings more than twenty years of experience in accounting operations, compliance, lending support, and financial management. Bank officials say her background in leadership, regulatory oversight, and accurate financial reporting will strengthen the organization as it continues to grow.

Most recently, Michaels served as the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism Officer for First Secure Bank Group. In that role, she led compliance efforts, managed audits, conducted risk assessments, and provided regular reporting to multiple bank boards.

She has also held senior accounting and officer roles at Municipal Trust and Savings Bank and Farmers State Bank of Danforth, overseeing daily accounting operations, cash management, loan support, budgeting, and regulatory filings.

Michaels holds an MBA with a concentration in accounting from Maryville University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Olivet Nazarene University. She also served in the Illinois Army National Guard and volunteers with several nonprofit organizations.

David Albin, chairman of Longview Capital Corporation, says Michaels brings disciplined financial leadership and a strong focus on accuracy and controls. Federated Bank President Matt Clark added that her experience across accounting, audits, and regulatory reporting will help improve efficiency and support the bank’s strategic goals.

Michaels says she is honored to join Federated Bank and looks forward to contributing to the bank’s long-term stability and continued growth.

Federated Bank operates five branches in central Illinois and is one of four banking subsidiaries owned by Longview Capital Corporation.