First Mutual Bank’s Newest Partner In Education

2025-10-16

We are partnering with Kanawha Elementary School, located in Davisville, through the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley’s Partner in Education program. We are also partnering with Belpre High School, located in Belpre, to provide a partner in education program. This collaboration highlights a shared dedication to enhancing education, engaging with the community, and supporting the long-term success of local students.

As a mutual bank, we pride ourselves on the impact we make on our communities. This partnership aligns our goal of promoting financial literacy with Kanawha Elementary and Belpre High School’s commitment to fostering academic and social development. “We’re committed to helping students succeed by sharing financial knowledge and understanding the challenges facing education today,” said Tammy Belcher, our President and CEO. “We want to empower educators and families and show appreciation for their role in building a stronger community.” We look forward to providing financial education tools, connecting with families, participating in school events, and more throughout this academic year.

“This partnership shows our students they’re supported not only by their school but by the wider community,” said Stephanie Agee, Principal of Kanawha Elementary. “We hope this relationship grows and becomes a model for how schools and businesses can work together to create lasting, positive change.”

We are thrilled for the opportunity to bring financial literacy education into our communities and school systems and are incredibly excited to work with Belpre High School and Kanawha Elementary School.

From left to right, seated: Jill Parsons, CEO, MOV Chamber of Commerce; Stephanie Agee, Principal, Kanawha Elementary; Renee Murphy, Branch Manager, First Mutual Bank. Standing: Cate Schuman, Assistant Principal, Kanawha Elementary.

Tyler Schaad, Principal, Belpre High School; Jeff Greenley, Superintendent; Tammy Belcher, President/CEO, First Mutual Bank; Cathy Barker, VP Lending Operations Officer, First Mutual Bank; Lance Erlwein, Belpre City Schools Treasurer