Prophetstown, IL - With Bill Dale’s retirement from Farmers National Bank on December 31, 2023, Steve Taets was appointed Community President at the Geneseo location. Dale remains on the bank and holding company boards.

Taets graduated from St. Ambrose University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. He joined the Geneseo bank in 2013 as a Lender and has 17 years of overall banking experience. Steve resides in rural Coal Valley with his wife Kendra and their three children. He enjoys being active in the family farm he grew up on and spending time as Treasurer for the AG Alumni in Geneseo.

Founded in 1902, Farmers National Bank is a community bank with over $850 million in assets and serves customers from locations in Geneseo, Prophetstown, and Morrison. Taets noted that FNB remains committed to its customers and communities with fully staffed locations and people that are ready to serve you and your banking needs. We strive for the highest level of service with a personal touch.