Buckeye in the News

Press Releases

02/20/25

Buckeye State Bank adding branches as it aims for $600M in assets

"We need community banks, quite frankly," CEO Shawn Keller said. "Our specialty is to lend to small- and mid-size businesses. ... It's job creation."

02/12/25

Buckeye State Bank Announces the Hiring of Julie Landis as Executive VP and CFO

Buckeye State Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Julie Landis as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effectively immediately. With over 20 years of extensive experience in financial leadership in the areas of bank accounting, auditing and operations, Julie will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategies of the company, ensuring the bank continues to thrive in an evolving financial landscape.

10/18/24

Buckeye State Bank Ranks Top 25 of Columbus Fast 50

Buckeye State Bank is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in Columbus, ranking #25 on Columbus Business First’s Fast 50 list for 2024. This is the third consecutive year Buckeye has been included.

06/20/24

Buckeye State Bank Donates $25,000 to Indian Lake Tornado Relief

When a devastating tornado struck Indian Lake this spring, impacting the citizens of Logan County, the team members of Buckeye State Bank stepped into action. They immediately created a small loan fund to provide rapid assistance to those impacted, but they knew more was needed for the community the Bank has served for almost 139 years. The Buckeye team therefore joined together to discuss the community’s needs and identified the United Way of Logan County’s Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund as the most effective way to provide the needed support.

02/05/24

Stanley Jackson makes an appearance on Daytime Columbus

Watch a video of the appearance.

10/18/23

BUCKEYE STATE BANK RECOGNIZED AS MEMBER OF COLUMBUS FAST50

Buckeye State Bank is proud to be recognized by Columbus Business First as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the Central Ohio market for the second year in a row.

09/14/23

BUCKEYE STATE BANK HIRES DANIEL MILLER AS CENTRAL OHIO MARKET PRESIDENT

Dan joins Buckeye State Bank as a market leader with demonstrated success in the central Ohio banking
industry. In his new role as Central Ohio Market President and SVP, Chief Retail officer, he will be
responsible for leading Buckeye’s retail banking and residential lending initiatives and expanding
Buckeye’s presence in central Ohio.

08/16/23

Powell-based Buckeye State Bank has completed the acquisition of Rockhold Bank in Ross County.

Buckeye State Bank (“Buckeye”) announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Rockhold Bancshares, Inc. (“Rockhold”) and its subsidiary, Rockhold Bank.

08/16/23

BUCKEYE STATE BANK COMPLETES PURCHASE OF ROCKHOLD BANK

Buckeye State Bank (“Buckeye”) announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Rockhold Bancshares, Inc. (“Rockhold”) and its subsidiary, Rockhold Bank.

03/29/23

BUCKEYE STATE BANK RECEIVES SBA PREFERRED LENDER PROGRAM DESIGNATION

Buckeye State Bank (“Buckeye”) is pleased to announce that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has designated Buckeye as a Preferred Lender. Under the Preferred Lenders Program (“PLP”), the SBA gives select lenders more authority to process, close and service SBA-guaranteed loans. This is the highest lending status available within the agency and is for lenders with a proven track record of successfully processing and servicing SBA-guaranteed loans.

02/20/23

BUCKEYE STATE BANK TO ACQUIRE ROCKHOLD BANK

Buckeye State Bancshares, Inc. (“BSBi”), parent company of Buckeye State Bank (“Buckeye”), and Rockhold Bancshares, Inc. (“RBS”), parent company of Rockhold Bank (“Rockhold”) announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement (“Agreement”) to which BSBi will acquire RBS.

01/09/23

BUCKEYE STATE BANK AND DELAWARE COUNTY ANNOUNCE RELAUNCH OF REVOLVING LOAN FUND

Buckeye State Bank is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Revolving Loan Fund for Delaware County small businesses. The Delaware County Micro Loan allows Delaware County businesses to borrow up to $50,000.

10/14/22

Buckeye State Bank Completes Purchase of First City Bank

Buckeye State Bank (“Buckeye” or “BSB”) announced the successful completion of its acquisition of First City Bank (“First City”). The combined bank will be known as Buckeye State Bank, operating as a subsidiary of Buckeye State Bancshares, Inc. (“BSBi”) Through First City's presence in Columbus, Buckeye will expand its market presence from its existing markets of DeGraff, Perrysburg and Powell, Ohio into the Upper Arlington and Grandview markets.

03/05/22

Buckeye State Bank Announces Expansion in Powell of Headquarters

Currently located at 9494 Wedgewood Blvd. in Powell, the BSB has purchased 9482 Wedgewood Blvd, to establish a campus for the growing institution. Recently recognized by Columbus Business First as one of the Fast 50, BSB will soon have 4 full-service locations, in addition to its new home office, with 50 employees. BSB’s current location at 9494 Wedgewood Blvd will continue to serve as a branch location to serve client’s banking needs, while BSB’s Executive and Operations teams will occupy approximately half of the 20,000 square-foot building at 9482 Wedgewood Blvd.

03/05/22

BUCKEYE STATE BANK TO ACQUIRE FIRST CITY BANK

Buckeye State Bank (“Buckeye”) and First City Bank (“First City”) announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to which Buckeye will acquire First City. As of March 31, 2022, First City had approximately $73 million in total assets and $64 million in total deposits. Through First City’s location at 1885 Northwest Blvd in Columbus, Buckeye will expand its market presence from its existing markets of DeGraff, Perrysburg and Powell, Ohio to the Upper Arlington and Grandview markets. T

03/05/22

BUCKEYE STATE BANK ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF PERRYSBURG BRANCH

"We need community banks, quite frankly," CEO Shawn Keller said. "Our specialty is to lend to small- and mid-size businesses. ... It's job creation."