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36 | McDonald county Directory SPonSor Content e Cornerstone Bank got its start in the small rural farm town of Southwest City, Missouri. It was chartered in April 1898. Since then, there have been plenty of tough times…wars, depression, disasters and tragedies as well as triumphs. rough it all, e Cornerstone Bank has grown and prospered. e Cornerstone Bank is continuously expanding to better meet the needs of its customers. In 1986, the bank opened its first branch in Tiff City, followed by the Lanagan branch in 1995. e Goodman branch opened in the fall of 2009, with the latest addition, the Pineville branch, opening in 2015. And, although they are a hometown bank, they offer all of the latest online conveniences, including online and mobile banking. Online banking is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to do your banking. It's safe, secure and there is no special soware to buy or install. Access to your Cornerstone banking information is simple and easy anywhere there's an internet connection. It's only a mouse click away. And, you can also stay on top of your finances while on the go! Cornerstone's mobile app is convenient and available now for download on the Apple Store or Google Play Store. ey also offer expert loan advice. Stop by and talk to one of their professional lending officers who can tailor one of their products to fit your financial needs. e Cornerstone Bank President Larry Vancuren joined Cornerstone in 1972. Since then, Larry has been a cashier, teller, loan officer, Vice President, a board member, and in January 2009 was named President. His journey at the bank is similar to most employees there, many of whom have been with the bank 15, 20, 30 or even 40 years. To Larry, his employees are the heart and soul of this community. Anything that affects the community affects the bank. His employees are like family, and they consider their customers family as well. So when a crisis like the pandemic occurs, his employees do everything they can to keep supporting their customers. ey keep showing up, taking precautions, showing concern for their neighbors and being a positive force in the community. "When one of us hurts, we all hurt together," he says. "When one of us celebrates, we all celebrate. I love all of my co- workers." Cornerstone Bank employees, "our heroes," says Larry, will keep on working and providing personal attention, smiles and support to all they serve. e Cornerstone Bank takes pride in being involved in the McDonald County communities and the people who are a part of them. It is their goal to see McDonald County and the surrounding area grow and prosper, and they're pleased to support many local community and school activities, civic and charitable organizations. www.thecornerstonebank.net Lanagan Cornerstone Bank: A hometown bank with state-of-the-art services Cornerstone Bank circa 1955.