The Ohio Bankers League is proud to announce FCBank as the recipient of the 2025 OBL Bank of the Year Award in the Over $500 Million in Assets category | FCBank

Columbus, Ohio — The Ohio Bankers League (OBL) is proud to announce FCBank, a division of CNB, as the recipient of the 2025 OBL Bank of the Year Award in the Over $500 Million in Assets category.

This award recognizes excellence in institutional performance, leadership, innovation, and commitment to community banking. FCBank exemplifies these qualities through its steady growth, forward-thinking approach, and deep-rooted dedication to the communities it serves.

As a division of CNB Bank, a multibillion-dollar financial institution with a strong presence across central and northern Ohio, FCBank has built a reputation for delivering premier financial services while maintaining the personalized, relationship-driven focus of a community bank. The institution has set a standard for innovative commercial community banking, successfully blending scale, innovation, and local engagement.

Under the leadership of President Jenny Saunders, FCBank has embraced a clear and compelling vision – one that unites modern banking solutions with civic leadership and a people-first philosophy. This approach has fueled both strong performance and a culture that prioritizes collaboration, engagement, and service.

“FCBank represents the future of community banking in Ohio,” said Michael Adelman, President and CEO of the Ohio Bankers League. “Under Jenny Saunders’ leadership, the bank has demonstrated how innovation, steady growth, and genuine community partnership can work together to create lasting impact. FCBank’s commitment to its people, its customers, and the industry makes it a truly deserving recipient of this honor.”

Jenny Saunders served as the 2025 Chair of the Ohio Bankers League and is widely recognized for her strong commitment to the organization and its mission. Her leadership extends beyond FCBank, as she actively supports full participation in OBL events and initiatives while fostering a high-performing team that consistently engages with and leverages the resources and opportunities OBL provides.

Through visionary leadership, a strong culture, and a clear commitment to community partnership, FCBank continues to set a high bar for excellence in Ohio’s banking industry.

The Ohio Bankers League congratulates FCBank and its leadership team on this well-deserved recognition and thanks them for their continued contributions to the strength and vitality of community banking in Ohio.

The Ohio Bankers League is the trade association for the Ohio banking industry – and is Ohio’s only organization focused on meeting the needs of all banks and thrifts in the Buckeye State. For more than 125 years, the OBL has been the voice of the Ohio banking industry fostering a cooperation that has made it one of the strongest and most reputable financial trade associations in the country. By linking banks, bankers, and industry experts – and by pooling their intellectual and capital resources – the OBL serves as a powerful creator of knowledge and collective resources. The non-profit association is comprised of 174 FDIC-insured financial institutions including commercial banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations ranging in size from just over $13 million in assets to more than $1.5 trillion.