Pathfinder Expands Lending Teams
OSWEGO, N.Y.,—Pathfinder Bank has added three experienced lenders in the commercial and small business banking space and promoted three internal team members. James Wright, joining as VP, Senior Commercial Lender, is a former Equipment Finance Representative for M&T Bank. With over two decades of commercial banking experience at several financial institutions in the Syracuse region,…
Middlefield Director Darryl E. Mast Retires
MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio,—Middlefield Banc Corp. has announced the retirement of Darryl E. Mast from its board of directors. Mast joined the Middlefield Banking Company’s Board of Directors in 2011 and has been a Director of Middlefield Banc Corp. since 2013. His leadership, insight, and expertise have been integral to the success of Middlefield Banc Corp. and…
PSB Holdings Adds Directors
WAUSAU, Wis.,—PSB Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Peoples State Bank, has elected Andrea Golvach and Bob Stoehr, CPA, CMA, CFM, to its board of directors. Bill Fish retired from the PSB Holdings, Inc. board of directors at the annual meeting in April, after serving 30 years. Golvach is the retired vice president and treasurer…
QCR Elects Directors
MOLINE, Ill.,—QCR Holdings, Inc. has elected three Class II directors at the company’s annual meeting of its stockholders. The directors, Brent R. Cobb, Mark C. Kilmer, and Amy L. Reasner were re-elected to three-year terms. The directorships of Larry J. Helling and Donna J. Sorensen, J.D. ended at the 2025 Annual Meeting resulting in a…
CF Names Matt Tuohey NE Ohio Market President
COLUMBUS, Ohio,—CF Bankshares Inc., the parent of CFBank, NA, has named Matt Tuohey Market President for Northeast Ohio. Matt brings over 30 years of experience in commercial banking and executive leadership within the Northeast Ohio market. He has a strong record of building and leading high-performing teams, and has cultivated long-standing relationships across the region’s…
GSB-Wisconsin Adds Olivia Luster
MADISON, Wis.,—The Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has named Olivia Luster to the newly created role of Marketing Coordinator. Drawing on her experience in marketing and communications, Luster will support the GSB leadership team by creating content for digital and traditional marketing channels, managing social media, producing the GSB Connection newsletter,…
Experience Matters: The ROI of a Refreshed Bank Branch
By Tom Kennedy Digital banking may be faster, but it hasn’t replaced the physical branch. Instead, it has redefined its purpose and value in the customer experience. While mobile and online banking continue to grow, research shows that customers still value in-person experiences for important financial decisions. In fact, a recent J.D. Power study revealed…
Is it Time to Realign Your Legacy Consumer Liquidity Strategy? Yes—Now More Than Ever.
By Tim Barrett With rising consumer expectations, growing competition, and ongoing economic uncertainty, banks can no longer rely on outdated, one-size-fits-all overdraft programs or legacy small-dollar loan offerings. Yet many institutions are still using ad hoc or legacy systems that lack transparency, adaptability, and actionable insight. If your overdraft system assigns limits or manages old…
Bank-Directed Account Opening: A Strategic Imperative for Community Banks
By Amruta Dongre Community banks are uniquely positioned to offer personal, relationship-driven banking experiences. However, they often face stiff competition from larger institutions and fintech companies that have invested heavily in digital capabilities. One critical area where community banks can gain a competitive edge is in the account opening process—specifically, automating and streamlining their bank-directed…
Chairman William White Retires from Dearborn Federal Board
DEARBORN, Mich.,—Dearborn Federal Savings Bank chairman and former President/CEO William R. White has retired from the board of directors. Martin L. Heger, Jr. has been named the succeeding chairman. “Bill has dedicated over 35 years to Dearborn Federal Savings Bank and has been a valued community leader in the great communities of Dearborn and Dearborn…