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Tribute to Those Who Served - Richard Connors

First Bank honored United States Air Force Staff Seargent Richard Connors in the Tribute to Those Who Served at the St. Louis Blues game on April 6, 2023.  Richard earned two Purple Hearts as a combat controller in Vietnam.   In some of the most dangerous missions and terrifying situations, he lead the way behind enemy lines for other American forces to follow, looking for the enemy, and calling in air strikes.  Watch this true American hero’s video that played during the game. 

Tribute to Those Who Served - Richard Cremer

What an incredible honor to celebrate Vietnam veteran Richard Cremer at the St. Louis Blues game! He was First Bank's featured veteran in The Tribute to Those Who Served on Feb. 23, 2023. Click the image to watch the video.

Tribute to Those Who Served - William Buchholz

United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel William Buchholz flew in 199 drop missions in the Vietnam War.  He survived a plane crash into the ice in Newfoundland where he and his unit were rescued two weeks later.  When he came home from the Vietnam War, he was told he shouldn’t wear his uniform, but he did.  “I’m proud of my uniform,” he said.  And First Bank was definitely proud to feature this highly decorated veteran in the tribute video at the St. Louis Blues game on Jan. 10, 2023.

Tribute to Soldiers Not Forgotten – Harry Hope

First Bank provided a well-deserved tribute to First Sergeant Harry Hope at the St. Louis Blues game. With a total of 38 years of service in the military, Hope has undeniably served his country well.

Welcome Ed Hart as the Director of First Bank’s Center for Family-Owned Businesses

As part of our vision to help family-owned businesses thrive through the generations, First Bank continues to build up products and services to serve this vital segment of the economy. To further help drive this important endeavor, Ed Hart has joined First Bank as the Director of the Center for Family-Owned Businesses.

First Bank Plans New State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Creve Coeur

First Bank is planning a new, state-of-the-art headquarters to be unveiled in the first quarter of 2024, on the same site as its current main office. The build is part of a wider transformation expected to modernize the business, from the inside out.