Langenfeld named president of Grand Rivers Community Bank

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS - Grand Rivers Community Bank announced the appointment of Forrest Langenfeld to the position of President where he will also serve on its board of directors.

"We're glad to add high quality management and leadership experience to our team. This will position the bank for a growth trajectory in the near future," said Brent Clark, Chairman of Main Street Bancshares, Inc.

Langenfeld has over 30 years of experience in the banking industry including time as the President of Mercantile Bank of Centralia, and as Chief Executive Officer for Peoples National Bank of Mt. Vernon.

"Forrest's distinguished career within the banking industry has a proven track record of success and accomplishments, which together with his strong ethical and moral business values, has enabled him to become a strategic industry leader throughout the Southern Illinois and St. Louis Regions. His addition to our team is exactly what Grand Rivers needs as it re-establishes itself as a leader in Southern Illinois community banking," said Whitney Stringer, CEO of Grand Rivers Community Bank.

"I look forward to working with the ownership, management and staff of the bank in building a successful organization that will provide a wide range of financial services to the residents and businesses of southern Illinois," said Langenfeld.

Langenfeld resides in Centralia with his wife Julie and is active throughout the Midwest in public and large-scale commercial finance.