May 6, 2025

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.

"This accolade recognizes individuals who truly embody our core values, and he has done this with a passion that is simply unmatched. Larry has been serving our community with such dedication and enthusiasm that it’s truly inspiring. His hard work and commitment are a shining example for all of us," said Ballinger.

Forester, who has been with Forcht Bank for 6 years, has consistently gone above and beyond, dedicating his time and energy to various local initiatives throughout Lexington, Fayette County, and even Pikeville, Kentucky.

He is currently involved in the following groups, initiatives, and projects:

-Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Chair
-Urban League of Lexington Finance Committee and Community Liaison
-Fayette County Public Schools Audit Committee
-Lexington Parks and Recreation Volunteer Football and Baseball Coach
-Edythe J. Hayes Middle School Football Coach
-Commerce Lexington Vice Chair of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development and Business Opportunity Exchange Meetings
-The Hill, Downtown Lexington Career Technical Education Center
-University of Pikeville Trustee

To hear more from Forester and about the President's Award, please watch our video here: Larry Forester, our 2024 President's Award Recipient