Personal Loans

Ryan began his banking career in 1998 and joined SHCB in 2015. He has served in various capacities throughout his banking career including CSR, Consumer Loan Collector, Branch Service Manager, Branch Manager, Small Business Banker and now Senior Vice President, Lending. Ryan has an Associate degree from Southern State Community College, a Bachelor degree from Wilmington College and a Master degree from Xavier. In addition to his banking career, Ryan also serves as an Affiliate Member for the Clinton County Board of Realtors and he is a member and past President of the Wilmington Lions Club. In past years, he has also been involved with East Clinton School's Family and Career Services Advisory, the Sabina Area Business Association, the American Cancer Society and the United Way of Clinton County. Ryan enjoys being a DJ on the weekends, golfing, the Cleveland Browns, the Oklahoma Sooners, the Golden Knights and spending time with his wife Carly and three wild boys, Bentley, Hudson and Sawyer.

Linda has worked in many different capacities within the bank; including customer service, office manager and loan processor. She has worked her way up to her current position as a Loan Officer for both the Ripley and Georgetown branches. In 1989, Linda started her banking career with Ripley Federal Savings Bank. When Ripley Federal Savings Bank merged with Southern Hills Community Bank in 2017, both banks became stronger and more accessible to the community. Linda enjoys spending time with her husband and family and watching her grandchildren in various sporting events such as soccer, cross country, football and basketball. She also enjoys being active in her church.

Jessica has 3 years of banking experience and has been with SHCB as of the summer of 2022. She currently serves as a Loan Underwriter in the Leesburg office. Jessica graduated from East Clinton High School. She went on to earn her Associate degree in Business Management from Southern State Community College. In her spare time she loves to read, organize, and spend time with her husband and her twin children.

Brenda’s career within the banking industry started in 1990 and has been with Southern Hills Community Bank since 2023. In addition to her years of experience, Brenda is an Ohio Notary and holds a NMLS License for the state of Ohio. She is an experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. When offered the opportunity to serve our community as Branch Manager for the Lynchburg office, Brenda was beyond excited. Helping the community and first time homebuyers to make their dreams come true has been a love of hers. This new opportunity has allowed her to learn more and she can’t wait to see how she continues to grow with Southern Hills Community Bank. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, doing Ancestry research, couponing, bowling, and being out on the boat.

Heather Burba is the Management Trainee at our Hillsboro branch. She previously worked as a CSR in the Greenfield Branch in 2021 before leaving for a year and then coming back in May 2023 to the Hillsboro Branch. Heather has lived in Hillsboro all her life and has been involved in 4-H, FFA and Jr. Fairboard while serving as an officer for all organizations. She has also received her State and American FFA Degrees. In Heather’s free time she breeds and raises Boer goats to try to help the younger generation in the livestock industry. She also loves spending time with family, friends, and watching her little brother pull at truck pulls.

John has been in banking since 2021 and began at Southern Hills Community bank in 2023, where he currently serves as Branch Manager in the Ripley office. John has lived in Scioto County for most of his life and graduated from Northwest High in 2004. He then moved to Adams County to pursue his business career, where he met his wife, Ashley in 2012. John is also a notary for the state of Ohio. In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also helps coach one of his daughters in softball and loves going on family vacations.

Amiee is a lifelong resident of Brown County where she has worked in the customer service and banking industry since 1998. She began working at Southern Hills Community Bank in October of 2011 and is currently serving as the Branch Manager for the Georgetown office. Amiee enjoys working for SHCB because of the dedication to their communities and customer service. Amiee is a board member of the Kiwanas Club of the Southern Region, the Secretary for the Brown County Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, karaoke, listening to music, playing the piano, cooking, sunshine, being outdoors and participating in community events. Anytime she gets to spend time with her family is the most enjoyable to her.

Amy began her career in banking in 2004 and started with Southern Hills Community Bank in November of 2021, where she currently serves as the Branch Manager of the West Union office. Amy has lived in Adams County for her entire life and graduated from West Union High School in 2000, along with attending the Career Center for the last two years of High School. She is a board member of the Adams County Chamber of Commerce and a member of the 22/23 Leadership Adams Program. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, while watching them in their sport activities and going on family vacations.

Katie started in banking in 2018 and has been with SHCB since January of 2022, where she currently serves as Branch Manager for the Peebles office. She has lived in Adams County for most of her life and is a graduate of the Adams County Christian School. She also attends the Locust Grove Wesleyan Tabernacle. In her free time, Katie enjoys hitting the trails on the RZR with her husband and friends. She also enjoys going on Caribbean cruises and spending time with her family.