CBM Announces 2025 Rising Star Awards
LANSING, Mich.,—The Community Bankers of Michigan (CBM) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Rising Star Award which will honor three exceptional individuals at its upcoming convention. Alex Smith, Commercial Banking Officer, Chelsea State Bank. Alex has been with the bank 12 years, beginning as an operations specialist. He has held multiple positions within…
FNB Names Alfred D. Cho Chief Consumer Banking Officer
PITTSBURGH,—First National Bank has hired Alfred D. Cho as Chief Consumer Banking Officer, succeeding Barry Robinson upon his retirement. Responsible for driving the consumer banking experience, Cho will oversee Retail Sales and Distribution, Small Business Banking, Mortgage Services, Consumer Banking Solutions and Consumer Product Development. Cho brings to FNB more than 25 years of strategic…
The Hicksville Bank Names Mindy Bobay President
Greg Smitley to Continue as CEO HICKSVILLE, Ohio,—The Board of Directors of The Hicksville Bank has appointed Mindy Bobay. Greg Smitley, who has served as both President and CEO, will continue to lead the organization as Chief Executive Officer. Mindy joined The Hicksville Bank on February 24, 2020, bringing with her over two decades of…
CNB Adds New Team Members
HILLSDALE, Mich.,—County National Bank has added Jody Dodd as VP – Chief Human Resources Officer, Sean Schumitsch as AVP Commercial Loan Officer, and Jen Shears as the Somerset Center Branch Manager, according to President and CEO Joseph R. Williams. Jody Dodd joins CNB with 10 years of experience in human resources. She holds a bachelor’s…
Rich Walker Joins OCB Board
OREGON, Wis.,—One Community Bank has added Rich Walker to its Advisory Board. Rich currently serves as the Chief Human Resources & Business Services Officer of Research Products Corporation. “Rich will be an excellent addition to our group,” said Jim Walker, Advisory Board Independent Chair. “He understands the value of investing in relationships and creating meaningful…
Middlefield Adds Appoints Three to Banking Team
MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio,—Middlefield Banc Corp. has added John Cunningham, Thomas Young and Nick Paradiso to its banking team. The Company also announced the retirement of Jack Gregorin, after a 43-year banking career with the last seven years at Middlefield as the Company’s Northeast Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager. Ronald L. Zimmerly, Jr., President, and Chief Executive Officer,…
ChoiceOne Bank Adds Seven Team Members
SPARTA, Mich.,—ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., and ChoiceOne Bank have added Caroline Brennan, Scott Falconer, Nick Kaczmar, Lee Mann, Mindy Linebaugh, Joseph Stanley and Matt Wiesenauer for key roles at the institution. “We are pleased to welcome Carrie, Scott, Nick, Lee, Mindy, Joe and Matt to our ChoiceOne teams,” said ChoiceOne Chief Executive Officer Kelly Potes….
First Federal Names Barr EVP
WAUKESHA, Wis.,—First Federal Bank of Wisconsin has promoted Andrew Narr to Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking. Narr joined First Federal Bank of Wisconsin in 2019 and has played a critical role in strengthening the bank’s credit culture and expanding its commercial banking portfolio. Over the last five years, he has built deep relationships with…
Civista Promotes Katitus to SVP, Chief Lending Office
SANDUSKY, Ohio,—Civista Bancshares, Inc. has promoted Robert L. Katitus to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. Katitus will serve as a member of Civista’s Executive Leadership Team and will report directly to Charles A. Parcher, President of Civista Bank. Katitus succeeds Parcher as Chief Lending Officer following Parcher’s appointment as President of Civista Bank…
Huntington Bank Refreshes Brand
COLUMBUS, Ohio,—The Huntington National Bank has begun a comprehensive brand refresh, signaling a transformative chapter in the bank’s nearly 160-year history. This includes an updated logo and visual identity, new products, and reimagined digital experiences built to enhance the financial well-being of its customers. “Huntington has looked out for people since our start in 1866,…