Bonifas promoted at First Federal

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The Board of Directors of First Federal of Van Wert has announced the promotion of Terra Bonifas to chief administrative officer.

Bonifas has over 10 years of banking experience. She joined First Federal in June, 2020 and served in the lending department before moving into the administrative area.

Bonifias is a graduate of Lincolnview High School and Ohio University. She is active in the community as she serves as a c-chair for the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Committee, secretary for the Lincolnview Athletic Boosters, and treasurer of the Van Wert Rotary Club and the Van Wert Rotary Foundation. She also volunteers for Career Connections and serves as a mentor for the Van Wert County Foundation Learn and Return program. She and her husband, Kirk, reside in rural Van Wert and are the parents of two sons, Madden and Brooks.

“Terra is a tremendous leader,” First Federal President & CEO Brian Renner said. “She has done a wonderful job with every challenge that she has encountered in her time at First Federal. Terra shows dedication and commitment to her team at First Federal and the Van Wert community. We are excited to see Terra continue to grow in her role at First Federal.”

First Federal of Van Wert is a locally owned and operated institution and has been serving the Van Wert community since 1893. First Federal serves the Van Wert community with two locations – 679 Fox Rd. and 820 N. Washington St.