Mike Tierney
OXFORD, Mich., — Oxford Bank Corporation, the holding company for Oxford Bank, has named Michael J. Tierney to the Oxford Bank Board of Directors.
Early in his career, Tierney held senior roles at Comerica Bank, Chase Bank’s Business Banking unit. He then moved to Peoples State Bank (Michigan) as President and CEO after which he helped co-found Blue Water Bank. In 2011, Tierney took over as the Midwest Market President for Commercial and Retail Banking at Flagstar Bank then becoming the President and CEO. Most recently Tierney has served as the President and CEO of the Community Bankers of Michigan.
Lead Independent Director Karen Mersino commented “I believe this appointment will positively add to the Board’s overall perspective and further enhance the strategic direction of the collective Company. The Board is looking forward to this relationship with a highly respected and extremely experienced Michigan banker.”
Chairman, CEO and President David Lamb noted “The Bank’s Board of Directors with unanimous support of the Company’s Board of Directors, made this appointment to recognize the value that Mike can bring to our deliberations on a range of issues as our organization becomes larger and more complex. His experience in all facets of banking from retail and business banking to regulatory and advocacy will add even more industry knowledge to our boardroom.” Lamb added “I serve on the Community Bankers of Michigan board with Mike, so I have seen first-hand why he has been such a highly regarded leader during his career and in our industry, both in our state and nationally. We look forward to welcoming him to our team at the Bank.”