Visit Our Philo Exchange Bank History Exhibit!

Philo Exchange Bank has partnered with the Champaign County History Museum to showcase history from the past 142 years that the bank has served the community. Starting on July 17, the exhibit will be featured at the 102 W. Washington, Philo bank location. The exhibit will begin in conjunction with the Village of Philo's Sesquicentennial Celebration and will run through the end of September. The exhibit will be open during regular business hours Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. Please call the bank at 217.684.2600 with any questions.

Celebrate 150 Years of Philo!

The Village of Philo will be hosting their sesquicentennial celebration on July 17-20 with events in downtown Philo and Hazen Park. Stop by the Philo Exchange Bank tent at Hazen Park Friday-Sunday. A full schedule of events can be found at villageofphilo.com/150th-anniversary-celebration/. Hope to see you there!

Kevin Rogers Awarded 2024 Banker of the Year

During their Salute to Leadership Program at their annual conference, Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) awarded Kevin Rogers, President and CEO of Philo Exchange Bank, with the 2024 Banker of the Year Award. This annual award is the highest honor the IBA bestows on an individual whose dedication to excellence has profoundly enhanced the banking industry. It recognizes the recipient's strength of leadership and commitment to service, applied not only to the banking industry but also in their support for civic and charitable causes.

Randy Hultgren, President and CEO of Illinois Bankers Association said, “This year’s winner is a constant, visible presence in his banks’ community events—whether it’s for the Annual Shred Day or the Santa Breakfast, you’ll always see him actively participating.

Over the past 40 years, he has been devoted to the vision and mission of the IBA, immersing himself in numerous banking functions, seminars, workshops, committees, and Board. As a past Chair of the IBA, he dedicated significant time connecting with bankers across the state. He was a strong advocate for the industry in Illinois and in our nation's Capital.

He is a tremendous leader for his bank, staff and their families, customers, and the community. His support and growth of the banking industry will be enduring. “

Congrats Kevin!

Philo Exchange Bank continues "Best of Bauer Bank" distinction.

BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation's Premier Bank Rating Firm, proudly acknowledges that Philo Exchange Bank has earned its highest, 5-star rating for 111 consecutive quarters. Having maintained its financial strength and stability through three recessions, a housing bubble and a pandemic, Philo Exchange Bank has also earned a "Best of Bauer Bank" distinction. This distinction is reserved solely for those banks that have earned and maintained a 5-star Rating for 25 years (100 consecutive quarters), or longer. This latest rating was assigned in June 2024 based on March 31, 2024 financial data and signifies that Philo Exchange Bank continues to be one of the strongest banks in the nation.