Smith appointed to Board of Directors

The Directors of F.S. Banco, Inc. would like to announce the appointment of Larry H. Smith to serve out the remaining board term previously held by the late Carrol Ereaux.

Larry is the son of the late Howard Smith and Judy Crowder of Malta. He graduated from Malta High School in 1983 and attended Eastern Montana College for two years. Larry also spent 10 years as a member of the Montana National Guard.

In 1988 Larry returned to Malta to assist is father in the day to day operations of the Smith Farm and Ranch. Larry married Michelle Wilson in 1986 and they have three children: Caitlin (Tanner) Anderson, Ryan Smith, and Rebecca Smith all of Malta. Caitlin, Tanner, and Ryan are all currently working at home on the family farm and ranch. The Smith operation is located 18 miles southwest of Malta and they raise Angus cattle, as well as small grains and hay.

Larry is currently active in several groups and organizations in our community. At the present time he is serving as a commissioner on the Malta Irrigation District and on the South Phillips County Grazing District board. He is a member of the Malta Lutheran Church, Malta Club, and a local 4-H leader. Past activities include President of the Malta AAU Wrestling Club, and a director of the Phillips County Livestock Association.