August 26, 2019

STERLING, Ill., Aug. 26, 2019 – Sauk Valley Bank, a leading locally-owned community bank, today announced the appointment of Shawn Cox as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender.

Shawn joins Sauk Valley Bank with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. His expertise includes all aspects of commercial banking, agricultural lending, as well as policy and procedure development. In his role, Shawn will be responsible for negotiating, underwriting and coordinating the closing of complex equipment, buildings, manufacturing facilities and commercial real estate.

“The addition of Shawn to our team supports Sauk Valley Banks’ continued efforts to strengthen and enhance our relationships with our customers,” said Dirk Meminger, President and CEO. “Shawn’s proven track record of relationship building paired with his outstanding industry experience makes him the ideal candidate for this role, and we look forward to the new opportunities his appointment will afford our company.”

Shawn earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from Columbia College.

About Sauk Valley Bank
Sauk Valley Bank is a locally owned community financial institution that provides the highest quality products and services, by offering solutions that fit various customer financial needs; including personal, commercial, and agricultural. For more information on Sauk Valley Bank, visit saukvalleybank.com. Sauk Valley Bank, Member FDIC.

For further information: Lili Santillan, lsantillan@saukvalleybank.com (815) 632-4604