STE. GENEVIEVE — First State Community Bank announces the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors and acknowledges its current Board Members.
“When evaluating candidates for our Board of Directors, we seek individuals who are business-minded, well respected, and recognized in our community, as well as having a personal investment in the communities we serve,” stated Scott Williams, President of FSCB in Ste. Genevieve.
Michael Monia, a native of Ste. Genevieve, and Managing Director of Client Audit Services at Cigna, joins the Board, bringing over 26 years of financial expertise focused on audit services.
An alumnus of Valle High School, Mr. Monia and his wife, Rebecca, purchased and reopened Sara’s Ice Cream in May 2025. Demonstrating their commitment to community engagement, the Monia family operates the ice cream shop and is currently renovating the former antique store adjacent to Sara’s, furthering their support of Ste. Genevieve’s downtown revitalization.
“I am very pleased with the Board that we have selected over the last several years and believe that each member represents an important aspect of our community,” said Scott Williams. “The addition of Michael Monia to our local Ste. Genevieve Board brings valuable experience, and we look forward to his contributions. We are excited about what lies ahead for First State Community Bank here in Ste. Genevieve. It’s a great historic community to serve and be a part of.”
Current Board Members include Russ Loida, Owner/Manager of Loida Farms; Elizabeth Wilkerson, Vice President of Operations at MLC; Matt Schweigert, Firm Partner and CPA at HSB Advisors, LLC; Chip Marzuco, Owner of Marzuco Electric, Inc.; Jeff Heil, Land Broker at Whitetail Properties; Clint Wolk, Owner/Optometrist at Ste Genevieve Vision Care and Farmington Vision Care; and Scott Williams, President of FSCB in Ste. Genevieve.
Since 1954, FSCB has been known for its friendly service, community involvement and sound lending decisions. FSCB is owned and operated by First State Bancshares, Inc., a financial services holding company based in Farmington, Mo.
FSCB is a full-service financial institution, with a variety of loan and deposit products and services. The bank also owns First State Insurance Agency (FSIA), a full-service independent insurance agency. Investment and brokerage services are available through First State Financial Management, Inc. (FSFM), a wholly owned subsidiary of First State Bancshares, Inc.