MENDOTA – First State Bank is announcing that Timothy J. McConville, President/CEO First State Bank, is transitioning to President/CEO of Tri-County Financial Group (TYFG), the holding company of First State Bank. The bank is appointing Kirk Ross, current Executive Vice President, as President/CEO of First State Bank beginning January 10, 2024.

McConville started his career at First State Bank in 1978 as an Agricultural Representative. He was promoted several times throughout the years, becoming President/CEO on October 1, 1994.  Tim has served as a director of FSB’s bank board since 1991, and will continue to do so as President/CEO of Tri-County Financial. Under his remarkable leadership, the bank has grown from 4 branches and an asset size of $30.M to 19 branches and $1.5B through several acquisitions and new market growth.  As President/CEO, he has provided executive leadership throughout the company, along with leading the enhancement of our operational infrastructure to support this tremendous growth for our employees and shareholders. Tim has created an atmosphere at FSB that encourages community involvement across the company footprint and allows employees to operate with a sense of purpose and feel as though they are a part of something larger.  His keen ability to identify and cultivate leaders, has ensured that FSB has an outstanding talent base to carry its purpose forward and continue to make a difference in people’s lives.

Tri-County Financial Board of Directors Chair Tom Prescott commented, “Congratulations to Tim on this transition and his remarkable 46-year banking career!  It is hard to overstate the impact he as made during his time at First State Bank.  Tim’s hard word and dedication have undoubtedly contributed to the pillars of FSB’s success.  His leadership has taken our company to new heights.  It’s great that Tim will now have more time for family and other interests.  First State Bank is simultaneously fortunate that his wisdom and insight will still be retained as he continues his service as a Director of our company.”

Prescott continued, “Our Board is very pleased to appoint Kirk Ross as Tim’s successor.  Kirk has been an integral part of First State Bank’s success over his 30 years on the team.  Succession planning has been a top priority at our company and we are very confident that Kirk has the essential skill set to continue on our legacy of success.”

Mr. Ross commented, “First State Bank has built an incredible team in the markets in which we are privileged to work with our customer base.  I am excited and honored to continue to be of service to our team and the customers we serve.”

Ross joined FSB in November 1994 as an Assistant Vice President & Ag Loan Officer. In 1997 he was promoted to Vice President & Ag Loan Officer.  1999 brought a promotion as VP Commercial Lending. In May of 2022, he was appointed Secretary of Tri-County Financial, and promoted to Executive Vice President/Sr. Lending Officer in July.  Ross was born and raised in Mendota where he currently resides with his wife, Kathy.  They have 3 children, Emily, Luke and Olivia.  Kirk is a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mendota Lions Club, Treasurer of Mendota Education Foundation and a Mendota Police Pension Trustee.

Regarding this transition, Mr. McConville commented, “Over the past 46 years, I have thoroughly enjoyed working side by side with our talented and tremendous organization of bankers. They continue to serve the hardworking customers in our markets and create a culture of teamwork that makes us an FSB Family.”