The Farmers Bank Announces Commercial Banking Promotions

Several leaders within the bank's Commercial Banking division receive promotions.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Farmers Bank, a community bank headquartered in Frankfort, Indiana, has announced several promotions within its Commercial Banking division. Susan Ruch has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Small Business Lender, and Jared Stillwell has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Ag and Commercial Banking Officer. The bank also recognized promotions for Dwain Pitzer, Allison Bramblett, and Jana McNeely.

Why it matters

The promotions highlight The Farmers Bank's commitment to investing in experienced leadership and relationship-focused service across its footprint. The bank's focus on supporting local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and agricultural customers is reflected in these leadership changes.

The details

Susan Ruch has 28 years of banking experience, including 26 years at The Farmers Bank, and has built a reputation for supporting local small businesses. Jared Stillwell has more than three years of banking experience and serves customers across the agricultural and commercial sectors. The bank also recognized promotions for Dwain Pitzer, Allison Bramblett, and Jana McNeely within the Commercial and Treasury Management teams.

  • The Farmers Bank announced the promotions on February 12, 2026.

The players

Susan Ruch

Promoted to Assistant Vice President, Small Business Lender at The Farmers Bank. She has 28 years of banking experience, including 26 years at The Farmers Bank, and has built a long-standing reputation for supporting local entrepreneurs and helping small businesses grow and succeed.

Jared Stillwell

Promoted to Assistant Vice President, Ag and Commercial Banking Officer at The Farmers Bank. He has more than three years of banking experience and serves customers across the agricultural and commercial sectors.

Dwain Pitzer

Promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer at The Farmers Bank.

Allison Bramblett

Promoted to Vice President, Treasury Management Operations and Product Management at The Farmers Bank.

Jana McNeely

Promoted to Vice President, Treasury Management Sales Officer at The Farmers Bank.

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What they’re saying

“My goal is to continue to serve the Clinton County community as well as other communities in our footprint with their small business lending needs by creating community with them. By building relationships and learning about my customers' businesses, I look forward to partnering with them to make their ambitions a reality.”

— Susan Ruch, Assistant Vice President, Small Business Lender (The Farmers Bank)

“This promotion represents an opportunity to take on greater responsibility for the customers and communities we serve. I am committed to helping our commercial and agricultural customers make confident financial decisions and positioning their operations for long term success.”

— Jared Stillwell, Assistant Vice President, Ag and Commercial Banking Officer (The Farmers Bank)

The takeaway

The Farmers Bank's investment in experienced leadership and relationship-focused service within its Commercial Banking division demonstrates the bank's commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and agricultural customers in the communities it serves.