Syd Loomis Takes His Final Bow at The Farmers Bank

NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA - The Farmers Bank proudly announces the retirement of Sydney S. Loomis - known to all simply as "Syd" - who will retire on Friday, September 19, 2025, after an incredible 45½-year career in community banking.

Syd began his career as a 19-year-old teller at American National Bank in Noblesville on March 18, 1980. Over the next four decades, he worked through five bank buyouts and nine banking names, eventually joining The Farmers Bank on September 19, 2010. Just a few months later, he opened the Noblesville Financial Center on January 26, 2011, where he has faithfully served customers and colleagues ever since.

Most of Syd's career has been spent on the retail side of banking as a branch manager and consumer lender, where he set the gold standard for relationship banking.

"Perhaps Syd's greatest legacy and contribution to The Farmers Bank was the effort he put into developing professionals - and especially young professionals - into the leaders they are today,"said Steve Walter, Senior Vice President of Consumer Banking at The Farmers Bank. "More people than we can count can trace their professional development back to Syd or their engagement with the bank back to his leadership. Beyond that, hundreds, if not thousands, of loyal customers have stayed with The Farmers Bank because they met a staff member who genuinely cared - a culture that Syd modeled and instilled daily. He truly set the tone for what a relationship bank should be."

A Life Rooted in Community

Outside of banking, Syd has been a vibrant presence in the Noblesville and Hamilton County communities, performing in more than 25 community theatre productions since 1999 and serving as a past board member of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, Hamilton Heights Youth Assistance Program (Treasurer), and Hamilton County Shepherd's Center (Treasurer).

Family and Future

Syd and his wife Jeanine have been married for 43 years and have three children - Caryn (Kent) Provence, Amy (Kurt) Robison, and Spencer Loomis - as well as four granddaughters, Caylee & Kennedy Provence and Evelyn & Vivian Robison. Retirement will give him more time to enjoy family life, cheer on his granddaughters, and maybe even take the stage in a few more community theatre productions.

A Fun Farewell

Syd's playful personality and heart for people have left a lasting impression on his colleagues and customers alike. The Farmers Bank invites the community to join in celebrating Syd's career by stopping by the Noblesville Financial Center this week between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to shake Syd's hand, or share a hug, and thank him for his many years of service to The Farmers Bank.

It's also a great opportunity to meet Jaime Loughman, who has been promoted from Assistant Director to the Noblesville East Financial Center Director, and Sam Crisci, a longtime Universal Banker who has also been promoted to the role of Assistant Director. Jaime and Sam will assume their new responsibilities on Saturday, September 20.
For more information about The Farmers Bank and its continued commitment to the community, visit http://www.thefarmersbank.com.

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About The Farmers Bank

Founded and headquartered in Frankfort, Indiana since 1876, The Farmers Bank is a community bank with 11 full-service locations across Boone, Clinton, and Hamilton counties. Built on a legacy of trust and personal connection, The Farmers Bank offers comprehensive banking solutions - including deposits, lending, investment, and trust services - tailored to meet the needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Committed to growing stronger communities through meaningful relationships, The Farmers Bank continues to deliver a better banking experience-one relationship at a time. Learn more at thefarmersbank.com. Let's Grow!

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