Keith Hughes, CEO, of First Nation Bank has announced that First National Bank of Hutchinson has acquired the assets of, and officially merged with, First National Bank of Southern Kansas (FNBSK) effective Monday.

The merger increased The First’s asset size to approximately $605 million.

First National Bank of Hutchinson is a locally owned, independent community bank, now with ten locations and ten ATMs in the communities of Andale, Haven, Hutchinson, Goddard and Mount Hope. The three locations of the former FNBSK (Andale, Goddard and Mount Hope) will operate as branches of The First.

“We welcome our new customers.” said Keith Hughes, CEO, “We are looking forward to providing them the personalized customer service experiences The First is known for. We are confident they will find the array of additional services we offer, such as Mobile Banking/Bill Pay and eStatements, enhances their banking experiences.”

In addition to Mobile Banking and eStatements, customers will also have access to asset management and estate planning services through The First’s Wealth Management Department.

The merger of First National Bank of Hutchinson and FNBSK builds on The First’s core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Caring and Courage and on the traditions of providing exceptional customer experiences from a well-capitalized and community-focused bank. The First will be supporting and sponsoring the Andale, Goddard and Mount Hope communities.