Forcht Bank
BankingKentucky, United States201-500 Employees
Forcht Bank is a Kentucky-based regional bank with a footprint of 23 banking centers across Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio, along with three loan production offices. It operates as part of the Forcht Group of Kentucky, under the leadership of Terry E. Forcht, whose career in banking began in the 1960s and who founded Tri-County National Bank in Corbin in 1985 before expanding with additional community banks. The network emphasizes serving local customers, including individuals and small to mid-sized businesses within its markets. The company is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. In June 2024, Forcht Bank promoted Neal White to Northern Kentucky market president, reflecting ongoing leadership development in its regional operations. The bank has received recognitions in state rankings and awards, including being named the 2021 Best Bank in Kentucky by Forbes' Best-In-State Banks list and earning Best Places to Work honors in 2021.