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Fixed Assets
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Fixed Assets FIXED ASSETS
A summary of fixed assets at December 31, 2021 and 2020, is as follows:
December 31,
($ in thousands)20212020
Land$12,849 $13,389 
Buildings and leasehold improvements52,012 53,007 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment18,821 17,933 
83,682 84,329 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization35,767 31,160 
    Total fixed assets$47,915 $53,169 

Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets included in noninterest expense amounted to $6.1 million, $6.2 million, and $5.7 million in 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
In 2021 the Company commenced the process to close three branch locations in California related to the First Choice acquisition. A lease and fixed asset impairment charge of $0.4 million was recognized and reported in merger-related expenses. Additionally, the Company also commenced the process to close two branches in St. Louis and consolidate the operations and customers of these branches with other nearby locations. An impairment charge of $3.4 million on these branches was recognized in 2021 for buildings, leases and fixed assets.