Dan Laughner
Senior Commercial Relationship Manager
Danville, IL
Dan Laughner
Senior Commercial Relationship Manager
Covers: Danville IL
Commercial Lending is the perfect intersection of Dan’s experience with agricultural and financial experience, enabling him to provide exceptional service for our clients interested in commercial real estate, industrial and agricultural lending. Currently on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Vermilion Advantage, Board of Directors of the United Way of Danville Area Inc. and Warren County (Indiana) Farm Bureau Coop, Dan has heavily involved himself in his community he has called home for nearly 3 decades. He enjoys golfing, motorcycling and waterfowl hunting.
- BS in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University
Dustin Smith
Senior Commercial Lending Officer
Pontiac, IL
Dustin Smith
Senior Commercial Lending Officer
Covers: Pontiac, IL
Dustin began his banking career in 2006 after graduating from Southern Illinois University. In 2007 Dustin started working for First Financial Bank as a Commercial and Agricultural Lender in Pontiac, Illinois. Currently Dustin is the Vice President and Senior Commercial & Agricultural Lender serving our clients in the Pontiac & Bloomington, Illinois areas. Dustin believes in developing and cultivating long-term customer relationships and building a financial plan that fits his client’s needs. Dustin is active in the local 4-H program, FFA and GLCEDC. Dustin is married and has one son who competitively races his horses nationally. When Dustin and his family have free time they enjoy snowmobiling, riding side by sides, and horseback riding.
- 15 Years of Banking Experience
- B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Michael Johnson
Commercial Relationship Manager
Danville, IL
Michael Johnson
Commercial Relationship Manager
Covers: Danville, IL
With almost thirty years of experience, Michael has developed and maintained commercial relationships in the community, assisting with a wide array of banking possibilities. He not only helps with commercial lending but also helps clients find suitable financial options they need to manage their business and personal finances. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, attending his boys athletics events, fishing and golfing.
- Danville Area Community College – Associate Degree
- Illinois State University – Bachelors Degree in Agribusiness