Published on October 22, 2025 11:14 am
Last Updated on October 22, 2025 3:38 pm
Photo: (Back Row L to R): Kayla Duncan, UW Board Member; Leslie Eckert, UW Board Member; Kristin Niemerg, Washington Savings Bank Employee; Elaine Buehnerkemper, Washington Savings Bank Employee; Emily Hille, UW Director (Front Row L to R) Trina Niemerg, UW Board Member & Washington Savings Bank Employee; Kelli Sanders, Washington Savings Bank Employee.
The United Way of Effingham County Board of Directors have selected Washington Savings Bank as the 2025 Lead Pacesetter Company.
Board members said this was an easy decision as Washington Savings Bank has partnered with the United Way for 22 years, has raised over $51,000 and have been top level sponsors for many United Way events. Washington Savings Bank employees proudly show their belief in the United Way’s mission by participating in the Employee Campaign program, hosting various fundraisers in the workplace and by attending United Way events.
“We are truly honored to be recognized as the 2025 Lead Pacesetter Company by United Way of Effingham County,” said David Doedtman, President and CEO of Washington Savings Bank. “This recognition reflects our team’s commitment to supporting the United Way’s mission and making a positive difference in the lives of people right here in our community.”
Being chosen as Lead Pacesetter Company by the United Way of Effingham County Board of Directors means the company goes above and beyond to support United Way of Effingham County by helping raise funds to reach the Campaign Goal and being good stewards of the organization’s mission by helping those in need right in our own community.
“It was no question that Washington Savings Bank was the perfect choice for the Pacesetter Company this year,” said Emily Hille, Chief Professional Officer for United Way. “The company is always supporting us in any way they can by committing to top level sponsorships, providing opportunities for their employees to support the organization and being a public example of what United Way stands for as a whole. We’re grateful for businesses like Washington Savings Bank in Effingham County.”
United Way of Effingham County continues to raise funds for the 2025 Campaign to support the 19 local partner agencies. To learn more or make a contribution, visit www.effinghamunitedway.org or call (217) 342-3824. Together we can LIVE UNITED.
