HAZARD, Ky. - Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (NASDAQ:KFFB), the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard and First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky, announced the retirement of its long-serving Chairman Tony D. Whitaker. Effective as of August 1, 2024, Whitaker steps down after a distinguished banking career spanning over five decades.
Whitaker has been at the helm as Chairman since the inception of the company in 2005 and served as the Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2012. His tenure with the bank began in 1993, and he was the CEO of First Federal Savings and Loan of Hazard from 1997 to 2012. Whitaker's career also includes positions at First Federal Savings Bank of Richmond and Great Financial Bank.
Don D. Jennings, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp, expressed mixed emotions over Whitaker's departure, acknowledging his significant contributions to the company and his role in the community of Hazard, Kentucky. Jennings emphasized the board's gratitude for Whitaker's dedicated service and the intention to maintain a strong relationship with him post-retirement.
Whitaker, aged 78, shared his decision to retire after a rewarding career in banking, affirming his continuing support for Kentucky First Federal Bancorp and its community.
The company, headquartered in Kentucky, operates through its subsidiary banks with a total of seven banking offices across the state. Kentucky First Federal Bancorp's shares are traded on the NASDAQ National Market, and as of June 30, 2024, the company reported approximately 8,086,715 shares outstanding.
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