CITIZENS FINANCIAL BANKING CENTER MANAGER NAMED TO BOARD OF CROSSROADS REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MUNSTER, IN – February 18, 2010 - Citizens Financial Bank announced that Tracy McMahon, Manager of the Crown Point Banking Center has been elected to the Board of the newly formed Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Tracy McMahon is a longtime resident of Crown Point and is very active in business and community affairs. In addition to her membership on the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Board, Tracy is 2nd VP - Lake Street Elementary PTO; Chair - St Jude House Development Board; and Board of Directors, Youth Coordinator - Crown Point Girls Softball League. Tracy has been an employee of Citizens for more than 10 years working in Retail Banking. Prior to becoming Manager of the Crown Point Banking Center, she was Manager of the Merrillville Banking Center and opened the Dyer office.

Dale S. Clapp, Executive Vice President, Sales Management stated, “We have a special relationship with the residents and businesses in Crown Point, Merrillville and the rest of the Crossroads.” He adds, “Tracy’s dedication to the residents, businesses and organizations in Crown Point and surrounding communities demonstrates our commitment to Personal, personal banking.  We are very proud of her election to the board of the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce and to have Tracy as a member of our Citizens’ team." 

The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce is the newly formed Chamber as a result of the merger of the Merrillville and Crown Point chambers of commerce. The Chamber represents more than 700 businesses in the region and works for the betterment of Northwest businesses and communities by promoting economic development, quality business practices, a voice in public policy and civic pride. The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce was formally introduced on February 10, 2010.

Citizens Financial Bank, a $1.1 billion dollar independent bank, serves the financial needs of individuals, families and businesses through its network of 23 Banking Centers located throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Citizens Financial Bank was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Munster, Indiana. www.mybankcitizens.com.