Andy's Frozen Custard Unveils 'Jay Lylte Jackhammer' to Honor First Bank & Trust's Co-Founder

From cones to concretes, sundaes to seasonal treats, the menu at Andy’s Frozen Custard offers a stellar variety of freshly-made frozen confections. Beginning Feb. 1st, Andy’s will add a special treat to the line-up at its Evanston, IL, store celebrating the civic contributions of Jay Lytle, a former Evanston mayor and co-founder and managing director at First Bank & Trust who retired Dec. 31, 2014.

The Jay Lytle Jackhammer, an eclectic treat combination consisting of Andy’s vanilla frozen custard, fresh strawberries, pretzels and peanut butter inserted into the center of the treat, will be available only at Andy’s Evanston location, 719 Church Street, through the month of February. A portion of the proceeds of all Jay Lytle Jackhammers sold will be earmarked for the Evanston Community Foundation.

“Andy’s is proud to salute the legacy and leadership of a great Evanstonian by creating a special treat for Jay Lytle with proceeds to benefit the community he is so passionate about,” said Andy Kuntz, president of Andy’s Frozen Custard. “As a company, we’re proud to support the communities we do business in and give back where we can.”

“We’re so pleased that Andy’s is celebrating Jay Lytle’s retirement and impact on the community,” said First Bank & Trust Assistant Vice President of Marketing Michael Yohanan. “Jay’s love of Evanston was evident on a daily basis at First Bank & Trust. Not only was he instrumental to the startup and remarkable growth of the bank over the past 19 years, but he served as an inspiration to staff and customers by his ongoing commitment to community volunteering and nonprofit board service.” Evanston Community Foundation President and CEO Sara Schastok said, “We are grateful to accept the donations from Andy’s Jay Lytle Jackhammer.

Jay’s vision and leadership as a past board member helped the Community Foundation come into its own as an independent entity with a growing endowment able to respond to needs in the community. It is fitting that his legacy of giving back to so many nonprofits in our community will keep on giving with this tasteful contribution from Andy’s Frozen Custard. Enjoying this frozen treat will provide community members who know and love Jay to celebrate his retirement and do something good for Evanston.” For additional information on Andy’s Frozen Custard, please visit www.eatandys.com.

FIRST BANK & TRUST is a locally owned and managed bank with a mission to be the most responsive and the most responsible bank in the communities we serve. We are dedicated to supporting individuals, privately-held and family-owned businesses and non-profits as they pursue their dreams. We serve the financial needs of Chicagoland including northern Cook County and DuPage County. For more information visit www.firstbt.com.

The EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, founded in 1986 with current assets of approximately $20 million in 80-plus funds, helps Evanston thrive now and forever as a vibrant, inclusive, and just community. It builds, connects, and distributes resources and knowledge through local organizations for the common good. The Foundation builds endowments for current and future opportunities, fosters private philanthropy, focuses the impact of collective giving, finds solutions to community challenges, allocates grants, and provides leadership training. For more information about the Evanston Community Foundation, visit www.evanstonforever.org.

ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD began in Osage Beach, Missouri, in 1986 when John and Carol Kuntz embarked on a new frozen custard endeavor. The couple opened up their first store in Springfield, Missouri where their son, Andy, worked long hours learning the business from the ground up. Now, with locations throughout Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois and Texas, these custard shops offer customers a delicious slice of hometown Americana. Andy’s Frozen Custard is made fresh hourly and only served at its peak flavor to ensure that customers get the best frozen custard each time they visit. For more information, please visit www.eatandys.com.