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The merging of two Lakes Area Financial Institutions completed in 2024 is now running as one operation according to the institution's President and CEO.
Charles Hachtel, during a recent interview on KRZK's "Ozarks Now" program, said things continue to move forward at Table Rock Community Bank after their merger with First Community Bank which was completed in December.
Hachtel said the with both banks being owned by the same parent company, Alton Bancshares, Inc., combining into one brand would help both banks extend their reach throughout the region. Hachtel said that the combined efforts have allowed them to upgrade technology to better serve their existing customers plus be able to prepare for future growth.
With merger under the Table Rock Community Bank name, the combination gives customers location to bank at in Branson, Branson West, Crane, Forsyth, Hollister, Kimberling City, and Springfield.
The complete interview with Charles Hachtel can be heard below: