FFW Corporation and Crossroads Bank Appoint New Board Member, Andy Bain
FFW (OTC PINK: FFWC) and Crossroads Bank have appointed Andy Bain to their Board of Directors. Bain, a Wabash native, brings extensive experience in foundry, metallurgy, and manufacturing industries to the board.
Currently serving as Foundry Manager at The Ford Meter Box Co., Bain oversees operations for the company's captive green sand foundry. His previous leadership roles include Technical Director, Quality Manager, and Supplier Metallurgical Engineer at companies like Pratt & Whitney and Firth Rixson.
Bain holds a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame. Chairman Cindy Riemersma and CEO Roger Cromer expressed enthusiasm about Bain's appointment, highlighting his leadership experience, technical expertise, and commitment to community service.
FFW (OTC PINK: FFWC) e Crossroads Bank hanno nominato Andy Bain nel loro Consiglio di Amministrazione. Bain, originario di Wabash, porta una vasta esperienza nei settori della fonderia, della metallurgia e della produzione al consiglio.
Attualmente ricopre il ruolo di Manager della Fonderia presso The Ford Meter Box Co., dove supervisiona le operazioni della fonderia a sabbia verde dell'azienda. I suoi precedenti ruoli di leadership includono Direttore Tecnico, Manager della Qualità e Ingegnere Metallurgico dei Fornitori in aziende come Pratt & Whitney e Firth Rixson.
Bain ha conseguito un Master of Science presso l'Università del Wisconsin-Milwaukee e una Laurea in Scienze presso l'Università di Notre Dame. La Presidente Cindy Riemersma e il CEO Roger Cromer hanno espresso entusiasmo per la nomina di Bain, sottolineando la sua esperienza di leadership, competenza tecnica e impegno nel servizio alla comunità.
FFW (OTC PINK: FFWC) y Crossroads Bank han nombrado a Andy Bain en su Junta Directiva. Bain, originario de Wabash, aporta una amplia experiencia en las industrias de fundición, metalurgia y manufactura a la junta.
Actualmente se desempeña como Gerente de Fundición en The Ford Meter Box Co., donde supervisa las operaciones de la fundición de arena verde de la empresa. Sus roles de liderazgo anteriores incluyen Director Técnico, Gerente de Calidad e Ingeniero Metalúrgico de Proveedores en empresas como Pratt & Whitney y Firth Rixson.
Bain tiene una Maestría en Ciencias de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Milwaukee y una Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Universidad de Notre Dame. La Presidenta Cindy Riemersma y el CEO Roger Cromer expresaron entusiasmo por el nombramiento de Bain, destacando su experiencia en liderazgo, experiencia técnica y compromiso con el servicio a la comunidad.
FFW (OTC PINK: FFWC)와 Crossroads Bank는 Andy Bain을 이사회에 임명했습니다. Wabash 출신인 Bain은 주조, 금속공학 및 제조 산업에서의 폭넓은 경험을 이사회에 제공합니다.
현재 The Ford Meter Box Co.에서 주조 관리자 역할을 맡고 있는 Bain은 회사의 사내 녹색 모래 주조 공장의 운영을 감독하고 있습니다. 그의 이전 리더십 역할에는 Pratt & Whitney 및 Firth Rixson과 같은 회사에서 기술 이사, 품질 관리자 및 공급업체 금속공학 엔지니어가 포함됩니다.
Bain은 위스콘신 대학교 밀워키 캠퍼스에서 이학 석사 학위를, 노터데임 대학교에서 이학 학사 학위를 취득했습니다. 회장 Cindy Riemersma와 CEO Roger Cromer는 Bain의 임명에 대한 열정을 표명하며 그의 리더십 경험, 기술 전문성 및 지역사회 서비스에 대한 헌신을 강조했습니다.
FFW (OTC PINK: FFWC) et la Crossroads Bank ont nommé Andy Bain à leur conseil d'administration. Bain, originaire de Wabash, apporte une vaste expérience dans les secteurs de la fonderie, de la métallurgie et de la fabrication au conseil.
Actuellement directeur de la fonderie chez The Ford Meter Box Co., Bain supervise les opérations de la fonderie à sable vert de l'entreprise. Ses précédents postes de direction incluent directeur technique, responsable qualité et ingénieur métallurgiste fournisseur dans des entreprises telles que Pratt & Whitney et Firth Rixson.
Bain est titulaire d'un Master of Science de l'Université du Wisconsin-Milwaukee et d'une Licence en Sciences de l'Université de Notre Dame. La présidente Cindy Riemersma et le PDG Roger Cromer ont exprimé leur enthousiasme concernant la nomination de Bain, soulignant son expérience en leadership, son expertise technique et son engagement envers le service communautaire.
FFW (OTC PINK: FFWC) und die Crossroads Bank haben Andy Bain in ihren Vorstand berufen. Bain, ein gebürtiger Wabash, bringt umfassende Erfahrung in den Bereichen Gießerei, Metallurgie und Fertigungsindustrie in den Vorstand ein.
Derzeit ist er als Gießereileiter bei The Ford Meter Box Co. tätig und überwacht die Abläufe der unternehmenseigenen Grünsandgießerei. Zu seinen früheren Führungspositionen gehören Technischer Direktor, Qualitätsmanager und Lieferantenmetallurge in Unternehmen wie Pratt & Whitney und Firth Rixson.
Bain hat einen Master of Science von der University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee und einen Bachelor of Science von der University of Notre Dame. Vorsitzende Cindy Riemersma und CEO Roger Cromer äußerten sich begeistert über Bains Ernennung und hoben seine Führungserfahrung, technische Expertise und sein Engagement für den Gemeindedienst hervor.
- Board strengthened with addition of technical and operational expertise
- New director brings manufacturing and metallurgy industry experience
- Local representation enhanced with appointment of Wabash native
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WABASH, Ind., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FFW Corporation (the “Corporation”) (OTC PINK: FFWC) and Crossroads Bank proudly announce the appointment of Andy Bain to their Board of Directors.
Cindy Riemersma, Chairman of the Board, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Andy to the board and look forward to his valuable contributions and insights as we navigate challenges and embrace new opportunities ahead!”
Andy Bain, a Wabash native, is an engineering and operations professional with extensive experience in the foundry, metallurgy, and manufacturing industries. With a wealth of technical expertise and a proven track record in leadership, he has driven operational excellence, process improvements, and strategic innovation in large-scale production environments.
Currently serving as Foundry Manager at The Ford Meter Box Co. Inc., Bain oversees operations for the company’s captive green sand foundry, leading key technical initiatives in metallurgy, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property. Prior to his current role, he held leadership positions such as Technical Director, Quality Manager, and Supplier Metallurgical Engineer at prominent companies including Pratt & Whitney and Firth Rixson (now Howmet Aerospace). Throughout his career, he has specialized in product development, quality assurance, regulatory coordination, and process optimization, making significant contributions to manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, and new product innovation.
Bain holds a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame. He resides in Wabash with his wife, Brittany, and their two sons.
Roger Cromer, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “I look forward to working with Andy, along with our entire board. His extensive leadership experience and expertise in innovation align seamlessly with the board’s diverse skill set. His strong commitment to community service makes him a valuable addition to our team.”
Committed to strengthening the community, Bain looks forward to serving on the Board of Directors at Crossroads Bank, where he aims to support the bank’s mission and contribute to its continued growth.
About Crossroads Bank:
Crossroads Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of FFW Corporation providing an extensive array of banking services and a wide range of investments and securities products through its main office in Wabash and six Indiana banking centers located in Columbia City, North Manchester, Peru, South Whitley, Syracuse, and Warsaw. The Bank also provides leasing services at each of its banking centers. Insurance products are offered through an affiliated company, Insurance 1 Services, Inc. The Corporation’s stock is traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol “FFWC.” Our website address is www.crossroadsbanking.com.
Crossroads Bank, Member FDIC.
Contact: Katie Beauchamp
Crossroads Bank
260-563-3185
kbeauchamp@crossroadsbanking.com
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