VW independent/submitted information First Federal of Van Wert announces the hiring of Thad Eikenbary, who will be joining the organization as a commercial loan officer. Thad Eikenbary Eikenbary is a 1987 graduate of Van Wert High School and a 1991 graduate of Ohio Northern University with a BSBA in Accounting and Finance. Thad was employed with Central Mutual Insurance for 29 years, where he held the positions of vice president/treasurer from 2003 to 2020 and corporate accounting manager from 1991 to 2003. Eikenbary and his wife, Laura, reside in Van Wert and have three children: Jacey, Lauren, and Carter. The Eikenbary family are members of Calvary Evangelical Church. Thad has been active in the community, as he served on the YMCA Board and the Van Wert Area Youth for Christ Board.