Home Federal Bank Elects New Board Member and Honors Dr. Joe Johnson

Home Federal Bank names Jake Ogle to their Board of Directors and thanks Dr. Joseph Johnson for his 30 years of service.

Jake Ogle is a partner at Five Oaks Development Group, LP. His company focuses primarily on the development of retail, restaurants, lodging, and attractions throughout East Tennessee. Prior to joining his family’s real estate development company in 2015, Ogle worked for The Shopping Center Group, LLC in Nashville as a commercial real estate broker.

In addition to real estate development, Ogle is the co-founder of several businesses including Scrambled Jake’s Breakfast Company, Ogle Brothers General Store, and Sugarland Cellars. He is a graduate of Furman University with a degree in Communication Studies and holds a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University. Ogle serves on the board of directors for several non-profits in east Tennessee including Friends of the Smokies and is Chairman of the Board for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.

“We are grateful and excited to have Mr. Ogle join the board and bring his unique talents, expertise and perspectives to the work of the bank,” said David Reynolds, President and CEO of Home Federal Bank.

 “When we interviewed Jake, it was clear that he brings the passion, energy, and expertise that we need to lead Home Federal’s continued growth. He values the needs of our customers and has a great understanding of what it takes to run a business, coupled with a desire to serve the community as well,” stated Reynolds.

Dr. Joseph Johnson will take Emeritus status after 30 years of service as a board member with Home Federal Bank. Dr. Johnson’s career is a progression of leadership posts that took him from the classroom to the governor’s cabinet to the UT president’s office. He has served the University of Tennessee for 58 years, in many roles including Vice President of Development, Chancellor of the Center for Health Sciences, and eventually retired as President in 1999.

“Dr. Johnson will leave an indelible mark on this banking institution and its employees, customers, community, and each of us as fellow board members,” said David Reynolds, President and CEO of Home Federal Bank.

“During his tenure, Home Federal Bank assets grew by more than two and a half times to $2.5 Billion,” stated Reynolds.

“His insights, leadership, notes of encouragement to employees, and representation of our bank in the community all contributed to the success of this institution,” Reynolds said. 

Home Federal Bank is the largest mutually owned community bank in the state of Tennessee. Founded in 1924, with 23 offices in Knox, Anderson, Blount and Sevier counties.

Home Federal Bank provides mortgage and consumer loans, credit and debit card services, online and mobile banking, savings plans, personal and business trust services, commercial banking, and brokerage services through its subsidiary, Home Financial Services Inc.