Tom Zens - Market President Litchfield
Center Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Tom Zens to Market President-Litchfield effective April 1, 2025. A dedicated banking professional with more than 25 years of experience, Tom has been an integral part of Center Bank. He has been providing expert financial guidance to Center Bank customers for over 11 years. A graduate of the School of Banking in Madison, WI, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to his new role.
"Tom's extensive experience, dedication to his customers, and deep understanding of community banking make him a perfect fit for this role," said Al Liestman, President and CEO at Center Bank. "His leadership will help us continue our mission of delivering personalized service and strengthening the financial well-being of the individuals, families, and businesses we serve."
35th Annual Toys for Kids Drive
The 35th Annual Toys for Kids Drive was a tremendous success! Gifts received totaled approximately $18,000 with monetary donations being $6,000. Center Bank matched with $1,000 in toys being purchased.
There were 210 Meeker County families with 543 kids referred by churches, schools and various government agencies or that signed up in 2024. Toys were distributed through United Community Action Partnership.
The overwhelming generosity of the people in this area has let 18,107 Meeker County Children have a happier Christmas over the past 35 years. Thank you to all that have helped make this project so successful!
Community Champion
Center Bank has again been recognized by the Minnesota Bankers Association as a Community Champion. In Litchfield, a hamburger fundraiser was held in September which abled donations to be made to Ecumen of Litchfield in the amount of $4,400.00. The Plymouth location contributed personal products to Every Third Saturday. Every Third Saturday fosters hope and supports post traumatic growth for veterans. The Chaska location was a sponsor of the 2nd Annual Celebration of Philanthropy Dinner for Carver County.
Watch for our Tuesday Tips!
Have you noticed our Tuesday Tips? Each Tuesday a new tip is posted to our Facebook page to alert you to scams that are happening. Protect yourself and your personal information by being aware of what is happening. Hackers and Scammers are out there, just waiting to trick you. These people want your money and will stop at nothing to try and obtain information from you. Be Aware!
Hackers, Scammers and AI
Vibrant Broadband and Center Bank hosted a Hackers, Scammers & AI event for people wanting to learn more about protecting themselves from online threats and how to guard against hackers and scammers.
Great information was provided as to what to look for to determine if an email or a text is from someone wanting to obtain your personal information for their personal benefit along with other tips to protect yourself.
Center Bank has a booklet available with tips and tricks for you and information on what to do if you are scammed or hacked. Feel free to stop by and pick one up.
Scams are on the Rise!
Scammers are out there trying to get you to give them your money in any way they can. Some current scams are: Social Security Scams, Phone Scams, Romance Scams, Phishing Scams and Unemployment Scams, just to name a few. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has several videos that you can watch for free showing how fraudsters try to manipulate you to hand over your money. You can clink on the link below to view them.
