Freeman Building Systems Breaks Ground with The Apple Creek Banking Company

Wooster, OH, August 31, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Freeman Building Systems has begun construction on a new Downtown Wooster Office and expanded Loan Operations Center for The Apple Creek Banking Company at 310 South Market Street, Wooster, Ohio.

The new facility will bring Apple Creek Bank’s Branch Services and Loan Operations together under one roof. The project represents a meaningful investment in downtown Wooster and will provide a centralized space designed to improve both the customer and employee experience.

“Apple Creek Bank has a clear vision for how this facility will support its employees, customers, and future operations,” said Steve Lenhart, Project Manager at Freeman Building Systems. “Our role is to carry that vision through each stage of the project, working alongside the design team at K4 Architecture + Design and coordinating the construction decisions required to create a facility that serves the Bank and its customers well.”

While Freeman Building Systems is widely recognized for its experience with Butler Manufacturing steel building systems, the company’s design-build capabilities extend across a full range of building types and construction methods, including traditional wood-frame and masonry construction, renovations, and additions. The Apple Creek Bank facility was designed by K4 Architecture + Design, with Freeman Building Systems bringing that architectural vision to life through traditional construction methods selected around the project’s operational requirements and community setting.

“Putting people first shapes how Freeman approaches every build,” said Dan Freeman, Founder and CEO of Freeman Building Systems. “We are proud to partner with Apple Creek Bank, and with the design team at K4 Architecture + Design, on an investment that will support its employees and customers while strengthening Downtown Wooster and the surrounding region. Projects like this make our community a better place to work and live while building a stronger foundation for the next generation.”

The groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, August 6, at the future site of the Downtown Wooster Office and Loan Operations Center. Representatives from Apple Creek Bank, Freeman Building Systems, and the local community gathered to recognize the milestone and the start of construction.

As construction progresses, Freeman Building Systems will continue to keep people at the center of the project, partnering closely with Apple Creek Bank to create a facility that supports its employees, serves its customers, and contributes to the future of Downtown Wooster.

About Freeman Building Systems
Freeman Building Systems is a design-build contractor based in Wooster, Ohio, serving businesses and organizations across a range of industries. With more than three decades of experience, Freeman partners with clients from early planning and design through construction and project completion. The company delivers Butler Manufacturing steel building systems, traditional construction, renovations, additions, and customized facility solutions aligned with each client’s operational needs, business objectives, and vision for the future. For more information, visit www.freemanbuilding.com.

About The Apple Creek Banking Co.
Apple Creek Bank has proudly served individuals and businesses in Wayne, Holmes, and surrounding Ohio counties for more than 120 years, building trust and strengthening communities across the region. The Bank offers a full range of personal and business banking solutions, including checking and savings accounts, mortgage and home equity lending, consumer and business loans, and online and mobile banking services. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Headquartered at 3 W. Main Street, Apple Creek, Ohio, with additional banking offices throughout the region. For more information, visit www.applecreekbank.com.