First Federal Makes Board Appointments
EVANSVILLE, Ind., — First Federal Savings Bank has elected Sharon Walker as Chairwoman of the Board and has reelected of Kenan Schultheis as Vice Chairman.. Sharon Walker joined the Board in July of 2022. She is Founder and President of The Long View Group, LLC, a finance and strategy consulting firm. Her leadership, vision, and…
First Commonwealth Promotes Linda Metzmaier to CRO
INDIANA, Pa., — In a move to respond to growth and further develop its Legal and Risk leadership teams, First Commonwealth Bank has promoted Deputy Chief Risk and Chief Compliance Officer Linda Metzmaier to Executive Vice President/Chief Risk Officer. The promotion is part of a realignment to separate the bank’s legal and risk areas to…
Wayne Bank Announces KlariVis Banking on Brilliance Recipient
HONESDALE, Pa., — Kayla Dixon , Wayne Bank Assistant Vice President and Consumer Loan Officer, is a winner of KlariVis’s 2024 Banking on Brilliance Award. Dixon has been an integral part of the Bank for over twelve years. Her experience has positioned her as a dependable decision-maker and team leader – both attributes of which…
Analysis Paralysis: Is Your Data Handicapping Your Bank?
By: Will Bryant The challenge facing most community financial institutions (CFIs) is not a lack of data. Institutions send millions of data points through expensive networks and applications to process, transmit and maintain daily operations. Simply having an abundance of data available does not automatically correlate actionable, valuable insights. This inundation of data is often…
The Case for Personalized Digital Marketing at Community Bank
By Hannah Day Today’s consumers expect a seamless, personalized digital experience, especially with their financial institution. As institutions look to grow, a one-size-fits-all approach to digital marketing is not as effective as data-driven strategies to personalize and resonate with customers on their chosen channel. Using data to develop personalized marketing initiatives on digital channels can…
Union Savings Bank Opens Branch in Cleveland
By Keith L. Borders Union Savings Bank (USB), a Cincinnati-based institution with a long history in Ohio, recently expanded its footprint by opening a new branch in Cleveland. This move marks an important development for the bank as it continues to grow its presence in Northeast Ohio. Known for its focus on community banking, Union…
Jon Hummel Honored with ABA Award
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, — Jon Hummel, Vice President, Commercial Banker at West Bank was honored by the American Bankers Association as a recipient of the 2024 ABA Emerging Leaders Award. This award recognizes the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry…
Oxford Appoints Nathan Reason CFO, Deering Steps Down
OXFORD, Mich., — Oxford Bank Corporation, the holding company for Oxford Bank, has announced Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jesse A. Deering, has stepped down. Deering will remain with the Company for a short time to transition his duties to incoming EVP & CFO Nathan A. Reason, who will also replace Deering as…
Flagstar Names Higgins, Martin to Senior Roles
HICKSVILLE, N.Y., — Flagstar Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Flagstar Financial, Inc. has named Christopher Higgins SEVP, Chief Information Officer, and Rich Martin Head of Credit Review. Higgins brings nearly 40 years of executive leadership experience in banking to Flagstar. His expertise includes transformations, acquisitions, and developing technology and data solutions. Most recently, Christopher served…
Associated Adds Trier, Warsek to Executive Team
MILWAUKEE, — Associated Banc-Corp has appointed Phillip Trier and Gregory Warsek to its Executive Leadership Team. Phillip Trier has been named executive vice president, head of Corporate and Commercial Banking. Trier joined the company in December 2023 to accelerate core Commercial Middle Market business development across the company’s major metropolitan markets and lead its equipment…