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Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer Larry Forester, of our Lexington, Kentucky, market, earned Forcht Bank's 2024 President's Award. The award, announced in late March, was given to Forester by President and CEO Tucker Ballinger.

In January, Forcht Bank launched our first-ever Emerging Leaders program, intended to identify and nurture high-potential employees by equipping them with the skills, insights, and experience necessary to excel as future leaders.

Forcht Bank on March 19 released a commercial with Brand Ambassador/Kentucky men's basketball player Trent Noah. Filmed at our downtown Lexington Loan Production Office, Noah posed as a host for our "game show" Money Talks.

The United States House of Representatives on March 3, 2025, honored Forcht Group of Kentucky Chairman and CEO Mr. Terry Forcht for Forcht Bank's 40th anniversary year, a notable milestone of four decades of exceptional service to our clients and to communities across the Commonwealth.

On Wednesday, February 19, Forcht Group of Kentucky Chairman and CEO Terry Forcht was honored by the state Senate and House on Forcht Bank's 40th anniversary year, a notable milestone marking decades of exceptional service to our clients and to communities across the Commonwealth.

Forcht Bank is proud to team up with Fayette County Public Schools to sponsor the Kids' Champion award. Each month, FCPS will recognize an outstanding employee who makes a difference in students' lives and embodies five key characteristics: innovation, advocacy, empathy, knowledge, and a positive attitude.

When Terry Forcht opened the doors to our first banking location in 1985, our mission was simple: respect for the customer, competitive rates, and service to the community. This year, as we mark our 40th anniversary, our growth and success are a testament to the trust and loyalty of our customers, and we are proud to continue fostering strong, thriving communities for another year.

Forcht Bank’s annual charitable food drive “Stick a Forcht in Hunger” will donate thousands of nonperishable food items collected by employees, local businesses, and community members to food pantries in December.

Forcht Bank was honored to again present Commerce Lexington's Salute to Small Business Awards on Friday, August 16. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of recognizing so many exceptional companies and organizations, and, in our 12th year presenting, it was no different.

Forcht Bank is delighted to announce a Brand Partnership deal with University of Kentucky Men's Basketball player Trent Noah. This is the bank's second year bringing two like-minded Kentucky families together, the Noah's and the Forcht's.

Forcht Bank has promoted Neal White to Northern Kentucky market president. White joined Forcht Bank in 2018 and has over 25 years of banking experience. As Market President, White is responsible for the banking relationships of the Bank’s commercial clients, who range in size from small businesses to middle market and commercial real estate companies.

Forcht Bank has awarded three graduating high school seniors a scholarship of $5,000 as part of our Community Impact Scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year. Jackson Utter, Chloe Simpson, and Sydnee Moore will each receive $5,000 to help further their education. 

Forcht Bank employees and their families raised over $5,000 for the American Heart Association, a record number in donations since the bank began fundraising and participating in the Central Kentucky Heart Walk. On May 11, the Forcht Bank team joined together for the walk at Keeneland to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.

Terry and Marion Forcht have been named the 2024 winners of the Award of Excellence for Private Individuals by the East Kentucky Leadership Foundation.  The Forchts were presented the award during a dinner and ceremony at the 36^th Annual East Kentucky Leadership Conference, which was held this year in Corbin.

Being involved in the community isn't just something Senior Vice President Larry Forester talks about, he lives it. Larry recently attended what would be his last Empowerment Banquet after nearly a decade of service on the Board of Directors with the Urban League of Lexington. View the full post below to hear Larry reflect on his time with the Urban League. 

Forcht Bank is delighted to announce a Brand Partnership deal with University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Player Reed Sheppard, a renowned name across Kentucky and surrounding areas. This partnership brings together two like-minded families in Kentucky, the Sheppard’s and the Forcht’s, who have demonstrated a common vision of great work ethic and giving back to the community.

Listen in as Larry Forester, SVP/Commercial Banker, speaks with Stacey Wade, NIMBUS CEO & Executive Creative Director, about managing one of the fastest growing ad agencies in the US.  Stacey touches on growing pains, developing long-term talent in Louisville, and the importance of relationships.

Forcht Bank unveils new 1200 square foot office located across from Rupp Arena that offers access to business banking experts, an OnDemand Video Banking Teller, and causal café seating with access to WIFI. 

Forcht Bank has been recognized by Celent as a winner of a Model Risk Manager award for Legacy and Ecosystem Transformation in 2022. Celent is a global research and advisory firm for the financial services industry.