From Childhood Friends to Business Partners

Brown Supply Company is a trusted business that has been supporting local schools, medical facilities, and commercial customers since 1955. Steve Golden and Mark Yingst made their lifelong dream of owning a business a reality when they purchased it this year. Both their fathers worked for the company as they grew up and they share a close bond. Following in their fathers’ footsteps, Golden and Yingst began working for Brown Supply themselves in the 1990’s. When the opportunity to purchase the business came, they worked with CNB Business Banking Officer, Cheryl Verhoff. Cheryl presented them with commercial loan and cash management options to make the transition easy. They utilize CNB’s checking and money market accounts to help streamline their overall cash flow as new owners. They also use online banking to easily manage their accounts on the go. “Citizens National Bank gives us all the offerings we need as a small business to handle our day-to-day operations, from the online banking to being able to walk into a local branch and still be greeted with a smile.” And with 1 year under their belts, they’re set up for a successful future.