Liberty National Bank is now part of Middlefield Bank, headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, serving Northeast, Central and Western Ohio. The two banks have been rooted in Ohio communities for over a century and will now proudly serve 19 Ohio communities.
Ron Zimmerly, former CEO and President of Liberty National Bank, detailed the transition, effective Dec. 1, and the values shared by both banks.
“Middlefield Bank is a bank much like Liberty National. We share a common belief in providing personalized service for banking and lending, convenient digital banking services, and dedication to our customers’ financial success.
“Our staff who you’ve come to appreciate and rely on will continue to provide you the same attention and customer service that we pride ourselves on, and my role will be President at Middlefield Bank.”
While area residents will start to notice the bank signage change, the business approach and commitment to their customers and the community will remain unchanged.
Customers will continue to enjoy benefits like relationship-based banking experience, superior customers service, and reinvesting in their communities. Community banking means fast, local decisions, seeing the same knowledgeable, friendly employees year after year and being greeted by name, and an unwavering focus on the needs of local families and businesses.
Plus, free popcorn will be offered on Fridays.
“We are still a community bank and that means we understand the concerns of our community. We can communicate and relate to our customers. And their money stays local,” said Kelly Hoffman, Branch Operations Manager. “We will also continue to support our community with both our time and our money.”
The bank has supported many local events and organizations over the years. To name a few: United Way of Logan County’s Community Care Day and Stuff the Bus; the Logan County Chamber of Commerce golf outing and events; local schools’ sports programs and EVERFI financial literacy program; Bellefontaine Police Department’s Awards Dinner; Logan County Fair; local concerts; and many more. If a homegrown project is benefiting residents, it’s likely the bank will be involved!
“Thank you to our Liberty Bank customers and the Logan County community! We truly appreciate your business and loyalty and look forward to continuing to serve you,”
Zimmerly said. “I am excited for the future and what these two banks can accomplish together. With 22 full-service banking centers across 12 compelling Ohio counties, we have created a stronger organization with expanded capabilities.”
Middlefield Bank has total assets of $1.8 billion* and is the 11th largest community bank in Ohio**. MB offers convenient services and technology made simple across the following:
• Personal checking accounts;
• Personal savings accounts, CDs and IRAs;
• Mortgage services;
• Home Equity Lines of Credit;
• Credit cards;
• Online/mobile banking;
• Digital banking services;
• Commercial banking; and
• Commercial lending.
Liberty Bank customers will find that there are no changes to their accounts, account numbers, etc. The combining of bank operating systems is scheduled for April 2023. There will be further communication at that time.
Middlefield Bank serves Bellefontaine from its two branches at 1120 N. Main St. and 1454 S. Main St. To learn more about Middlefield Bank, visit www.middlefieldbank.bank/Welcome-Liberty.
*Approximate combined assets, as of June 30, 2022.
**Deposit market share ranking based on Ohio headquartered banks with less than $10 billion in assets.
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