Foresight Financial appoints LaFever to board

Winnebago, Ill.-based Foresight Financial Group appointed William LaFever to its board of directors..LaFever is CEO of Rockford, Ill.-based floral distribution company Bill Doran Co. He has overseen the growth of annual sales at Bill Doran Co. to more than $175 million from $20 million when he joined the company in 1996. .LaFever graduated from the University of Notre Dame.."I am committed to upholding the bank's values and contributing to its continued growth and success," LaFever said. "It is an exciting time and I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow board members to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.".LaFever "has been an integral and highly respected part of the Greater Rockford business community for many years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Foresight board," added Robert Stenstrom, chair of the $1.6 billion Foresight Financial.