Finward Bancorp (OTCMKTS:FNWD) (OTCMKTS: FNWD) is a registered bank holding company headquartered in Mansfield, Ohio, serving communities across north-central Ohio through its wholly owned subsidiary, Finward Bank. As a diversified financial services provider, Finward Bancorp offers a full suite of commercial and consumer banking products designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses, families, and individual clients. The company operates a network of branch offices in key regional markets and leverages digital banking platforms to extend its reach and convenience.
The company’s core business activities include deposit gathering, commercial and consumer lending, mortgage financing, and treasury management services. Deposit products range from checking and savings accounts to certificates of deposit and money market accounts, while lending solutions encompass commercial real estate, equipment financing, agricultural loans, home mortgages and consumer installment loans. Finward Bancorp also provides online and mobile banking tools, enabling customers to manage accounts, initiate payments and access e-statements securely from any location.
In addition to traditional banking, Finward Bancorp offers wealth management and trust services through a dedicated team of advisors focused on personalized investment management, retirement planning and estate administration. Its treasury and cash management group supports local businesses with payroll services, merchant card processing, remote deposit capture and liquidity management. Together, these offerings position Finward Bancorp as a one-stop financial partner for both individual and institutional clients across its service area.
Tracing its origins back more than a century to a community bank founded in 1906, the company has evolved through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to establish a regional presence. In 2019, the organization restructured under the Finward Bancorp holding company to streamline governance and enhance capital deployment. Today, the board of directors is led by Chairman John W. Bowen, with Edward G. Brett serving as President and Chief Executive Officer and Jane D. Miller as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Under this leadership team, Finward Bancorp continues to focus on sustainable growth, strong risk management and delivering personalized financial solutions to its customers.
