{"id":40405,"date":"2026-06-15T09:39:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=40405"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:42:28","slug":"mckillip-retires-from-washington-savings-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/40405-mckillip-retires-from-washington-savings-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"McKillip Retires from Washington Savings Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Photo of current and former members of the Washington Savings Bank Board of Directors.<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Front, L-R: Barbara Love, Paul McKillip, Lisa Wortman<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Back, L-R: Tom Niemeyer, Todd Kabbes, Blake Linders, Paul Koerner, David Doedtman, Gary Patrem, Blake Pierce<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Washington Savings Bank has announced the retirement of Board Member Paul McKillip, following more than 27 years of dedicated service to the bank, its customers, and the communities <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">it serves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">McKillip joined the Board of Directors of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Mattoon in April 1999 and continued his service after the organization merged into Washington Savings Bank in October 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Over the years, he helped guide the bank through multiple mergers and acquisitions, significant growth, and ongoing industry changes, all while preserving the values that remain central to Washington Savings Bank today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">During his tenure, McKillip served on several committees and played a key role in establishing and growing the bank\u2019s Trust and Wealth Management department.\u00a0 His leadership and insight were instrumental in guiding the bank\u2019s growth and reinforcing its strong commitment to the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">McKillip said he has always taken pride in the bank\u2019s reputation and the stories he has heard from customers over the years.\u00a0 \u201cWhen I mention the bank, many people tell me, \u2018They loaned me the money for my first home,\u2019 or \u2018They gave me a chance when no one else would,\u2019 or \u2018The people there truly care about their customers,\u2019\u201d said McKillip.\u00a0 \u201cThat\u2019s something I\u2019m incredibly proud of.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chairman of the Board Paul Koerner praised McKillip\u2019s lasting influence on the organization.\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019ve always believed a person\u2019s impact can be measured by the strength of the relationships they build, and Paul is unmatched in that regard,\u201d said Koerner.\u00a0 \u201cHis ability to connect with others and serve as a trusted voice for the Coles County community has been invaluable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As he reflects on the bank\u2019s future, McKillip expressed confidence in its leadership and continued community focus.\u00a0 \u201cWe have a Board and bank leadership team that is engaged and committed to the needs and future of the community,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Washington Savings Bank extended its sincere appreciation to McKillip for his decades of service, leadership, and commitment to the bank\u2019s mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo of current and former members of the Washington Savings Bank Board of Directors. 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