Sutton Bank gets new Ag lender

ATTICA — Sutton Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Stuart Smith who has joined the Bank's agriculture lending team in Attica. As an agriculture lender, Smith will focus on building relationships with Ag customers and supporting them in achieving their financial goals. He will be able to assist with machinery, equipment, real estate and livestock purchases to help customers establish a strong financial future for their farm-business operations. "We are excited to have Stuart join our lending team," said Tony Gorrell, CEO of Sutton Bank. "With his experience on his family farm and agricultural background, Stuart is ready to help our Ag customers. Knowing the industry and gaining a keen understanding of its financing needs is at the core of how Sutton Bank does business." Smith has worked in the agriculture industry for 14 years, with over five years of direct agriculture lending experience. Prior to his service as an agriculture lender, Smith spent several years working in production-row crop agriculture at Sunrise Cooperative as a Precision Technology Specialist & Seed Manager. He is also a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. Smith obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Turfgrass Science from The Ohio State University. He currently resides in North Fairfield with his wife and three children. Smith will be available to meet with clients at locations convenient for them, or at Sutton Bank's 1 S. Main St., Attica location. For more information, call 419-607-1550 or email ssmith@suttonbank.com.