Best of Ogle County 2021 Results The Results Are In! 🗳️ The Ogle County Life and Rochelle News-Leader have officially announced their 2021 Best of Ogle County Reader’s Choice winners and for the 2nd year in a row, we are honored to be voted: ✔️ Best Local Bank ✔️ Best Lender ✔️ Best… Read More
Jennifer Kerch
Best of Ogle County Voting 2021 Since we opened our doors in 1882, we have spent nearly 140 years forging a stable financial institution that is dedicated to the customers and communities we serve. We are honored to be on the ballot for the 2021 Ogle County Life and Rochelle News-Leader “Best of Ogle County”… Read More
Social Engineering Red Flags In today’s digital world, email is a critical resource for communication for both businesses and personal users. It’s hard to imagine life without it! But threat actors (hackers and scammers) are constantly trying to take advantage of this useful tool by employing social engineering tactics to gain information. In 2020, Social… Read More
Brad Hertzner Joins Stillman Bank As Compliance & BSA Officer Stillman Bank is pleased to welcome Brad Hertzner as Compliance & Bank Secrecy Act Officer. In his position, Hertzner will guide the overall development and successful implementation of all regulatory compliance programs at the bank. He will be located at the bank’s Oregon office, located… Read More
Purchase with Purpose Check Presentations | Summer 2021 We recently ended our “Purchase with a Purpose” Debit Card Campaign in which a $1.00 donation was made to local charities up to $10,000! We were excited to be able to present checks for $2,000 to 5 non-profit organizations throughout the Rock River Valley! Habitat for Humanity… Read More
Stillman Bank Awards 2021 Eickman Scholarship To Four Area Students Stillman Trust & Wealth Management is pleased to announce the winners of the Eickman Scholarship, an annual scholarship awarded to four area high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The 2021 recipients are: Anna Freedlund, Byron High School; Isabella Olade,… Read More
Karla Dickson Joins Stillman Bank As Director of Human Resources Stillman Bank is pleased to welcome Karla Dickson as Director of Human Resources. In her position, Karla will be responsible for planning and managing human resource programs and strategies for the bank, including recruiting and retention, employee relations and engagement, and day-to-day procedures. In addition,… Read More
Purchase with a Purpose | Summer 2021 We are excited to announce our “Purchase with a Purpose” debit card campaign. Throughout the month of June, with every Stillman Bank Debit Card transaction, a $1.00 donation will be made to local non-profit organizations up to $10,000! 5 local, non-profit organizations from the Rock River Valley have… Read More
Why You Should Use a Corporate Trustee If you decide to establish a trust as a part of your estate plan, either under your will or by a separate trust agreement, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is who to name as trustee. You can name an individual, such as… Read More
10 Tips for Hiring A Builder or Remodeler As you plan your next home renovation project or if you are electing to build your next home, choosing the right contractor for the job is a critical first step in your planning process. Here are 10 pro tips to help you find a contractor that fits… Read More