Rourke Named Bank Security Officer

Buckeye Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Rourke to Bank Security & Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer. Rourke's path to this role reflects the kind of internal growth that makes Buckeye's team special. Her Buckeye career began running the bank's new main branch, which opened in 2024, and she grew to understand how clients bank, what keeps them up at night, and the importance of frontline teams in preventing fraud. Rourke then joined Buckeye's Operations team, where she sharpened her regulatory and procedural expertise. Her combination of skills and experience makes her an ideal professional to lead the critical function.

"Protecting our clients and communities from fraud and financial crime is one of our most important responsibilities as a financial institution," said Buckeye President and CEO Ben P. Norton. "We believe Nicole Rourke's background and experience with Buckeye Community Bank will strengthen the systems that keep our clients' accounts and personal information safe."

"Throughout my banking career, Buckeye Community Bank has given me opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges," Rourke said. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role. Our clients deserve to feel confident that their accounts and personal information are protected, and I look forward to building on our strong culture of compliance while staying ahead of emerging fraud and security risks."

An institution's Bank Security & BSA Officer is one of the most important, albeit least visible, positions. As part of this role, responsibilities include:

• Identifying suspicious or money laundering transactions
• Complying with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and related federal regulations
• Reporting suspicious activity and currency transactions as required
• Maintaining the bank's physical, cyber, and operational security programs
• Training the staff on red ftags like elder financial exploitation, check fraud, and emerging scams
• Handling compliance and security matters with regulators and law enforcement

Rourke now leads a vital banking role that blends vigilance, regulatory expertise, and genuine care for clients, teammates, and the community.