{"id":5436,"date":"2025-03-24T14:49:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T19:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio3.com\/news\/?p=5436"},"modified":"2025-03-24T14:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T19:49:03","slug":"ethridge-joins-washington-savings-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/5436-ethridge-joins-washington-savings-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethridge Joins 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>Washington Savings Bank has announced the hiring of Landon Etheridge as Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer in Effingham.<\/p>\n<p>With 20 years of banking experience and deep roots in the Effingham community, the bank says Etheridge brings a &#8220;strong commitment to helping customers achieve their financial goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne thing that drew me to Washington Savings Bank was the longevity of both current and past employees,\u201d said Etheridge. \u201cI\u2019m excited to join such a dedicated team and help people navigate their financial journeys.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Etheridge has lived in Effingham for two decades and has been actively involved in the community, previously serving as a member of Effingham Sunrise Rotary and a mentor with Unit 40 Schools.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome Landon to our Residential Lending team,\u201d said Chris Kabbes, Vice President and Loan Officer, \u201cHis experience, dedication to customer service, and community involvement align perfectly with our mission at Washington Savings Bank.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a Residential Loan Officer, Etheridge will work closely with customers to provide personalized lending solutions, ensuring they have the financial tools and support needed to achieve their homeownership and borrowing goals.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Washington Savings Bank and its lending services, visit www.washingtonsavings.net <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington Savings Bank has announced the hiring of Landon Etheridge as Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer in Effingham. 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