Sean Stinnett has been named the new Relationship Banker at First Security Bank. He will be assisting customers and guiding them through their banking experience at the Downtown Branch in Owensboro located at 313 Frederica Street.

“I am very excited to have Sean join the First Security Team. I know that he will work hard to find the best possible solution for every customer that walks through his door. He has an infectious attitude and really connects well with both customers and employees,” said Krista Niehaus, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Service Manager.

Before coming to First Security, Stinnett worked as a Logistics Account Executive in the Lexington, Kentucky Market. He spent his time there focusing on business sales and making sure his team was providing top-notch customer service.

“I am thrilled to start my career with First Security Bank. The company’s culture and why statement are something I whole-heartedly believe in. They have treated me like family from the moment I started. I am eager to help First Security grow by earning new business within the Owensboro community,” said Stinnett.

First Security Bank, with $600 million in assets and more than 120 employees, has 11 banking centers in four major markets including Owensboro, Bowling Green and Lexington, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana.

The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is pleased to announce Zach Evans as the organization’s new Director of Communications and Community Projects.

Evans, an Evansville native, joins the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana at an exciting time as the organization transitions from its office space and gallery at Innovation Pointe to its new location in the historic Weingarten Furs building at 212 Main St. in Downtown Evansville.

Evans earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Indiana. He was previously employed at the Evansville Courier & Press, where he worked for five years as a journalist covering politics and music.

Evans is a proud representative of the arts community as a local musician. He’s performed with several bands and artists in the Evansville area over the last decade and is currently in the band Corduroy Orbison.

Youth First, Inc. was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Vanderburgh Community Foundation through its Community Good Grants Program to support social work services in Vanderburgh County schools. The grant will help fund Youth First Social Workers in local schools to help address the social and emotional needs of young people by building caring relationships, fostering a readiness for positive change, boosting resiliency and teaching valuable life skills to help prevent substance abuse and other risky behaviors. These specialized mentors will offer free-of-charge support to students, parents, families and teachers.

“Our children are growing up in a complex and challenging world that puts them at greater risk for substance use, suicide, violence and harmful behaviors,” said Parri O. Black, President & CEO of Youth First, Inc. “The Vanderburgh Community Foundation’s investment is critical to achieving Youth First’s mission. Working together, we can protect and heal the hearts of more young people and their families. As with all donations received in the 10 counties we serve, this award stays in the home area of the donation to support children in that county’s schools.”

“We are incredibly pleased to help support this vital program that serves our community’s youth and admire the effort and dedication of Youth First social workers who make this program possible,” stated Melinda Waldroup, Director of Programs and Strategic Engagement at the Community Foundation Alliance.

A check presentation for the Vanderburgh Community Foundation grant will take place on Monday, July 16, 2018, at 3:00 pm at Youth First, 111 SE Third Street, Suite 405, Evansville, IN. Media is invited to attend.