SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Town and Country Bank is pleased to announce Doug Cheatham has joined the bank as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Doug is responsible for overseeing the bank’s accounting, finance and credit departments. 

“Doug is an industry veteran with deep experience, a commitment to strategic leadership and a proven track record in increasing efficiency and reducing overall operating expense.  His extensive experience and cultural alignment solidifies our growth orientated team,” said Dana Dow, President and COO of Town and Country Bank.

Doug comes to Town and Country from Old Second Bancorp located in Aurora, IL where he was EVP and CFO for 18 years. Prior to that, Doug had an 18-year career at Merchants Bancorp, Inc., also in Aurora, where he advanced to EVP and CFO in 1993.

“I’m excited to be a member of the Leadership Team at Town and Country and look forward to working with everyone to achieve the company’s financial goals,” said Doug.

Doug holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, both in finance, from Northern Illinois University. He and his wife, Libby, are the parents of six adult children and reside in Aurora.

About Town and Country Bank and Peoples Prosperity Bank

Town and Country Financial Corporation is the parent holding company for Town and Country Bank and Town and Country Banc Mortgage Services, Inc. with offices in Buffalo, Decatur, Edwardsville, Fairview Heights, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Mt. Zion, Springfield, Bloomington and Quincy, the latter operating under the name of Peoples Prosperity Bank.  Town and Country Financial Corporation shares are quoted under the symbol TWCF. For more information about the bank, please visit townandcountrybank.com.

Contact: Liz Smith
Phone: 217.321.3809
Email: lsmith@townandcountrybank.com