﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:42:13 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Alpine Bank Announces New Credit Officer</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-bank-announces-new-credit-officer,c9508261</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1492826</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill Roop, president and CEO of Alpine Bank, is pleased to announce that Rebecca Smith has joined the bank as Credit Officer. She brings with her over 11 years of experience in financial credit analysis. 

Ms. Smith was born, raised and still resides in Rockford.  She majored in Finance at Northern Illinois University, where she attained her Bachelors of Science degree and graduated with honors. 

She believes the most important aspect of her job is “learning about our customers, both individuals and businesses and helping them be successful.”]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Bank Joins Movement to Raise Fraud Awareness</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-bank-joins-movement-to-raise-fraud-awareness,c9493150</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1469476</guid><description><![CDATA[International Fraud Awareness Week kicked off Nov. 3, 2013, worldwide
Alpine Bank announced that it will be participating in International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 3-9, 2013, as an official supporter to promote anti-fraud awareness and education. Organizations around the world lose an estimated 5 percent of their annual revenues to fraud, according to a study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

Alpine Bank joins hundreds of organizations who have partnered with the ACFE, the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Randy Foss Joins Alpine Bank’s Mortgage Team</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/randy-foss-joins-alpine-bank-s-mortgage-team,c9472235</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1437928</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill Roop, president and CEO of Alpine Bank, has announced that Randy Foss has recently joined Alpine Bank as a mortgage lender. Mr. Foss brings with him 17 years of experience in the financial field, with ten of those years in real estate lending. Mr. Foss stated, “Helping clients understand their options and being comfortable in their decisions” is the most important aspect of his job.  His office is located in the Alpine Bank Roscoe branch located at 5023 Rockrose Court, Roscoe.

A Rockford area native, Randy keeps his roots right here in Winnebago County.  He is actively involved in]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2013 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Bank to Host Annual Fall Community Shred Day September 7</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-bank-to-host-annual-fall-community-shred-day-september-7,c9448267</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1395215</guid><description><![CDATA[Alpine Bank is holding its biannual fall Community Shred Day on Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 9 am until noon in the parking lot of Alpine Bank’s Belvidere Downtown Branch located at 600 S. State Street in Belvidere. Alpine Bank is hosting this FREE event open to the entire community. Attendees, without leaving the comforts of their vehicles, will be able to drop off their documents at the “shredding drive-thru” and watch Paper Recovery Service Corporation shred them during the event on site free of charge. 

People are invited to bring a maximum of 2 boxes/bags of the following]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Junior Golfers Announced to Play in Alpine Bank’s Pro-Am Foursome</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/junior-golfers-announced-to-play-in-alpine-bank-s-pro-am-foursome,c9430508</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1361937</guid><description><![CDATA[For the fifth year in a row, Alpine Bank has selected four up and coming golfers to play in the Alpine Bank foursome at this year’s Rockford Pro-Am on Monday, July 15, 2013. Alpine Bank is pleased to announce that its foursome will include: Margaret “Maggie” Kaiser, Camden Rock, Kyle Slattery and Spencer Horst.

Alpine Bank returns this year as a prime sponsor of the Rockford Pro-Am. Like the last four years, the bank is choosing to fill its foursome with young, aspiring golfers, giving them the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in such a prestigious event alongside golf]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Matt Roegner Joins Alpine Bank</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/matt-roegner-joins-alpine-bank,c9426995</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1355814</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill Roop, President of Alpine Bank, has announced that Matt Roegner has joined Alpine Bank as Executive Vice President & Commercial Banking Manager. Mr. Roegner brings with him 28 years of experience in the financial field. Throughout his banking career, he has overseen departments of commercial banking, mortgage, retail, marketing and operations. 

Mr. Roegner is an alumnus of the University of Iowa, where he attained his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.  He is also a graduate of the American Bankers Association’s Graduate School of Banking.

As an avid sportsman, Mr.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Trust &amp; Investment Group Announces Promotions</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-trust---investment-group-announces-promotions,c9410336</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1322127</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill Roop, president & CEO of Alpine Bank, has announced the promotions of two Alpine Trust & Investment Group employees, Dan Zeigler and Michele Lind. 

Dan Zeigler has been promoted to Assistant Vice President & Investment Officer.  Mr. Zeigler has been in the financial industry for 7 years, with 5 of those in the trust and investment area.  He has been with the Alpine Bank family, since 2006. 

Mr. Zeigler attended Illinois State University where he obtained his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Finance.  He is also designated as a Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor®(CMFC®), from the]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Bank Recognizes Employees with Service Star Awards</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-bank-recognizes-employees-with-service-star-awards,c9406804</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1314658</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill Roop, president & CEO of Alpine Bank, announced the Employee Service Star Award winners for 2012 at Alpine Bank’s annual Employee Recognition Dinner. Alpine Bank has been awarding the Service Stars since 1998. The Service Star awards are a way to pay special tribute to those employees who really set the standard for bank employees, in the level of service they provide. All Alpine Bank employees were asked to submit nominations for these prestigious awards, of which three winners were recognized.

Tim Casey, Facilities & Maintenance Worker, was awarded the Service to Internal]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Bank Searching for 2013 Rockford Pro-Am Team</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-bank-searching-for-2013-rockford-pro-am-team,c9401799</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1304846</guid><description><![CDATA[ROCKFORD, IL - As a prime sponsor of this year's Rockford Pro-Am, on July 15, 2013, Alpine Bank will have one foursome play in the tournament. Like the last four years, it is our desire to provide four up and coming golfers in our area the opportunity to play in this prestigious event.  

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, per the following application criteria.   Applicants must be currently enrolled in 9th – 12th grade, reside in Northern Illinois, and have previous golf experience - whether playing for a school team or independently.  Golfers who have played in one of]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Bank To Host Annual Spring Community Shred Day May 18th</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-bank-to-host-annual-spring-community-shred-day-may-18th,c9396752</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1295094</guid><description><![CDATA[Alpine Bank and Paper Recovery Service Corporation, a secure shredding solutions company, are partnering together again to hold Alpine Bank's annual spring Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 9 a.m. to Noon in the parking lot of Alpine Bank’s East State Street Branch at 6838 East State Street in Rockford. Alpine Bank Community Shred Day is a FREE event open to the entire community. Attendees, without leaving the comforts of their vehicles, will be able to drop off their documents at the “shredding drive-thru” and watch Paper Recover shred them during the event on site free]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jonathan Mays Joins Alpine Trust &amp; Investment Group</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/jonathan-mays-joins-alpine-trust---investment-group,c9391081</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1284340</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill Roop, president of Alpine Bank, has announced that Jonathan Mays has recently joined Alpine Trust & Investment Group as a Retirement Plan Administrator. Mr. Mays brings with him nearly 6 years of experience in the financial and accounting fields. Mr. Mays stated the most important aspect of his new position is to assure he is “fulfilling the clients’ needs.”  His office is located in the Alpine Bank location at 6838 East State Street in Rockford.

A Rockford, native, Jonathan attended Bradley University, where he attained a double major, with a B.S. in Accounting and a B.S. in]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Bank Officer Promotions Announced</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-bank-officer-promotions-announced,c9370181</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1241812</guid><description><![CDATA[Alpine Bank is pleased to announce the following employee promotions.  Pam Dunbar was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Finance & Accounting.   Betty Hoshaw was promoted to Item Processing Officer.

In addition, the Credit Administration Department saw the promotion of three individuals.  Dianna Cruden was promoted to Vice President and Credit Administrator Manager.  Tim Kane has been promoted to Assistant Vice President & Appraisal Review Manager.  Jami Hamilton was promoted to Credit Officer.

Pam Dunbar has been with the Alpine Bank family since 1994.  As a Boone County]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Bank Officer Promotions Announced</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-bank-officer-promotions-announced,c9359912</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1221669</guid><description><![CDATA[Alpine Bank is pleased to announce the following employee promotions.  Mary Breeden, Assistant Vice President, has been promoted to Vice President and Cash Management & Merchant Services Manager.  Sara Porter, Application Support & Electronic Banking Officer, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President and Application Support & eBanking Manager.

Two branch managers, Kerry Williams, Kirkland branch, and Patty Ribovich, North State branch in Belvidere, were promoted to Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager.

Mary Breeden has worked at Alpine Bank for nearly 15 years. She is a]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Trust &amp; Investment Group Officers Promoted</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-trust---investment-group-officers-promoted,c9354535</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1211490</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill Roop, President & CEO of Alpine Bank, has announced the promotions of two Alpine Trust & Investment Group officers, Carol Moll and Steve Riley. 

Carol Moll has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Personal Trust Officer.  Ms. Moll has been in the financial industry for 35 years, with 18 of those in the trust business.  She has been with the Alpine Bank family, since 2008. 

Carol is actively involved in the community.  She serves as president of the board of Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center.  She is also a past board member of the Center for Sight & Hearing.  She is]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brenten Witherby Joins Alpine Bank</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/brenten-witherby-joins-alpine-bank,c9324127</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1173410</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill Roop, president of Alpine Bank, has announced that Brenten Witherby, Assistant Vice President – Commercial Services, SBA, has joined the Alpine Bank Family.  Mr. Witherby has seven years of experience in commercial lending, specializing in Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs, including 504 and 7(a).

“As a local bank, and Preferred SBA Lender, we have the unique opportunity to understand the needs of our neighborhood businesses,” stated Mr. Roop.  “Brenten’s addition to our Commercial team strengthens our experience and unmatched dedication to our business customers.”]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Bank's Mary Breeden Designated Certified Payments Professional</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-bank-s-mary-breeden-designated-certified-payments-professional,c9292073</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1089728</guid><description><![CDATA[Alpine Bank, along with The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), is pleased to announce that Mary Breeden, AVP Merchant Services, has been granted the designation of Certified Payments ProfessionalTM (CPP).  By successfully meeting the rigorous certification examination requirements, she has joined an exclusive community of electronic transactions professionals who have earned this distinguished certification.  In doing so, Ms. Breeden brings the highest level of expertise and distinction in electronic transactions to Alpine Bank.  Recognizing the unique skills and special knowledge]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Calling All High School Golfers</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/calling-all-high-school-golfers,c9247682</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision480884</guid><description><![CDATA[Would you like to play in the Rockford Pro-Am?
ROCKFORD, IL - As a prime sponsor of this year's Rockford Pro-Am, on July 16, 2012, Alpine Bank will have one foursome play in the tournament. Like the last three years, it is our desire to provide four up and coming golfers in our area the opportunity to play in this prestigious event.  

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, per the following application criteria.   Applicants must be currently enrolled in 9th – 12th grade, reside in Northern Illinois, and have previous golf experience - whether playing for a school team or]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Bank Offers Local "Underwater" Homeowners a Potential Refinance Option</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-bank-offers-local--underwater--homeowners-a-potential-refinance-option,c9244197</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision477431</guid><description><![CDATA[ROCKFORD, IL - Alpine Bank announces its support of the revised Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) guidelines, which will enable more Rockford-area homeowners, who are substantially underwater in their current loan, the option of refinancing.

“As a community-based lender, these latest changes to HARP give us an opportunity to work with more people in our area who previously did not meet the program’s criteria, but may now be able to receive assistance with their loan,” said Ron Balsam, SVP Mortgage.

HARP was initially introduced in 2009. The updates to HARP in 2011 include]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alpine Bank To Host Annual Spring Community Shred Day April 28</title><link>http://news.cision.com/alpine-bank/r/alpine-bank-to-host-annual-spring-community-shred-day-april-28,c9236793</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision469834</guid><description><![CDATA[Rockford, IL - Alpine Bank and Paper Recovery Service Corporation, a secure shredding solutions company, are partnering together again to hold Alpine Bank's annual spring Community Shred Day on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 9 a.m. to Noon in the parking lot of Alpine Bank’s East State Street Branch at 6838 East State Street in Rockford. In conjunction with the Rockford Money Smart Week, the Alpine Bank Community Shred Day is a FREE event open to the entire community. Attendees, without leaving the comforts of their vehicles, will be able to drop off their documents at the “shredding drive-]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>