First State Bank is a community bank that has proudly served the region since 1933, giving back to the communities we serve t ... hrough donations to local charitable organizations and the volunteer efforts of our staff. Our Mission: We are dedicated to creating fantastic experiences and providing financial peace of mind. Our Vision: We will be the bank of choice by: - Committing to our communities - Empowering our employees - Investing in technology Our values: - We do the right thing, always. - We embrace a performance culture. - We promote honesty and integrity in all we do. - We are committed to remaining an independent, community bank. - We create an environment of learning and innovation. - We recognize and value the strength and uniqueness of every relationship. First and foremost, all decisions are made locally by people who are involved in our communities. Additionally, our philosophy of building relationships within and around the communities we serve is based upon these key values: - We will be a resource to our customers and communities for financial knowledge and best practices. - We will know our customers so that we can better understand their situation and needs. - We will offer products and services that meet the needs of our customers. - We will do business with our customers and within our communities whenever possible. - We will be a good corporate citizen by maintaining a high standard of business ethics and working to help our communities grow and prosper. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender read more