2018 State of the Union
Learn about Westfield Bank's growth and success in 2018 and our future plans for 2019 and beyond for our customers.
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Jon Park, Westfield Bank CEO & Chairman:
We've grown from zero in revenue, and over the last 17 years as one of Ohio's newest banks, we've now grown to the 11th largest community bank in Ohio out of 177.
Mike Toth, Westfield Bank President:
2018 was a great year for the bank and we continue to focus on making investments that are enabling us to be successful in the future. Our investments in 2018 really fall into three broad categories: people, technology, and facilities. On the people front, we've made investments to enhance our staffing levels in certain areas that deal with our clients so that we continue to provide exceptional service to our clients.
Jon Park | Westfield Bank CEO & Chairman:
Behind our success of course, is a really strong, powerful team. One of the most important things I do is attract and motivate and inspire a high performing team of employees. Job number one for me is to get them excited to get in their car and drive back to Westfield Bank every day.
Mike Toth, Westfield Bank President:
We've also invested in the growth and development of our employees and we've made investments to ensure that we're getting information and insights from our employees that make us a better organization.
Jon Park, Westfield Bank CEO & Chairman:
Couple of business areas that are growing significantly would be our private banking division and our treasury management services for business customers. We continue to make investments in both people and technology, and we're seeing significant growth in those two areas.
Mike Toth, Westfield Bank President:
Years ago, clients wanted to have a bank on every corner. In today's world, clients want to have a bank that's in their pocket, and we're making investments in our mobile and online technologies so that clients can bank when and where it's most convenient for them.
Jon Park, Westfield Bank CEO & Chairman:
Westfield Bank is continuing to grow significantly, not only in Medina County, but we're also expanding in Summit County, Stark County, Wayne County, and Cuyahoga County as well. So our business continues to expand.
Mike Toth, Westfield Bank President:
You should expect Westfield Bank to be committed to you, to you as a client, to you as an employee. You should expect the bank to deliver the banking services and the financial solutions that you expect banks to have, but to deliver those solutions in a way that is focused on the client, very friendly, and committed to the success of our clients.
Jon Park, Westfield Bank CEO & Chairman:
For our employees, we thank you for your hard work and commitment to the bank. You're truly what drives our success. For our customers, we appreciate the partnership and your business. And for prospects that are watching this, we hope we win an opportunity to learn more about your business and perhaps provide banking services for you.
