Banker’s Bank Advances Stablecoin and Digital Asset Strategy
MADISON, Wis.,—Bankers’ Bank, has formed an Asset Tokenization Committee, a strategic initiative designed to help community banks navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of digital payments, stablecoins, and deposit tokens. As a payments partner processing nearly $1 trillion annually and operating the largest Fed-connected payments system in Chicago, Bankers’ Bank is uniquely positioned to deliver secure,…
Huron Valley Promotes Melissa Herron to VP
MILFORD, Mich.,—Huron Valley State Bank has promoted Melissa Herron to Vice President of Treasury Management. In her role, Herron will continue to build strong partnerships between the bank’s operations, retail, and commercial lending teams while serving as a trusted advisor for business customers. She will oversee all aspects of treasury and cash management services, including…
Bank of Luxemburg Hires Whitney Banker as Assistant VP
LUXEMBURG, Wis.,— Whitney Banker has joined the Bank of Luxemburg as Assistant Vice President of Cash Management. Whitney graduated from St. Norbert College in 2019 with a bachelor of business administration, majoring in international business and Spanish. She previously worked with a regional bank in foreign exchange. From there, Whitney went on to work for…
In Remembrance of Dennis Rae Koons
Dennis Koons, age 72, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. Born on April 27, 1953, in Houghton Lake, Michigan, to Russell and Elaine, Dennis was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, a supportive brother, and a fun and caring uncle. He dedicated his life to his family, his distinguished…
Horizon Appoints Larry S. Magnesen Director
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind.,—Horizon Bancorp, Inc. has named Larry S. Magnesen to serve as independent director on the company’s Board of Directors, effective on October 10, 2025. Currently serving on Horizon Bank’s Board of Directors, Magnesen is the retired Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications Director at Fifth Third Bank (Chicago) with over forty years of experience…
S&T Transitions Board Leadership
INDIANA, Pa.,—S&T Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for S&T Bank, has announced that Christine J. Toretti, chair of the board of directors of both S&T Bancorp, Inc. and S&T Bank since 2018, and a director since 1984, resigned September 28 with respect to her appointment as ambassador to Sweden by the United States Senate. “We…
Wintrust Financial Corporation Names Kohl, Richter to Board
ROSEMONT, Ill.,—Wintrust Financial Corporation has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors — Laura Kohl, Chief Information Officer, Morningstar, Inc., and David Richter, Managing Director, GCM Grosvenor — effective October 1, 2025. Kohl has extensive global business and technology expertise, having worked across multiple industries. At Morningstar, she leads the global technology strategy….
Associated Bank Announces New Twin Cities Leadership
MINNEAPOLIS,—Associated Banc-Corp has appointed Mike Lebens, senior vice president and commercial banking market leader to succeed Paul Schmidt, executive vice president and head of commercial real estate and facilities, as the Twin Cities market president, effective January 1, 2026. Lebens joined Associated in May 2024, from Wells Fargo Bank where he spent 22 years in…
Middlefield Appoints Tim Oyster VP
MIDDLEFIELD,—Middlefield Banc Corp. has named Tim Oyster VP, Western Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager. In this role, Oyster will focus on delivering strategic advice to business clients in the Western Ohio Region, helping them improve cash flow, finance key assets, and mitigate risk. Mike Cheravitch, Chief Banking Officer, stated, “As we expand our commercial banking operations,…
Huntington National Bank Names Sean Richardson, Jay Turakhia, David Ortiz to Key Roles
CLEVELAND,— The Huntington National Bank has appointed Jay Turakhia as Regional President for Northeast Ohio, succeeding Sean Richardson, who has been promoted to president of Huntington Distribution Finance. Turakhia brings to this role extensive experience in regional and commercial banking. He will oversee Huntington’s Northeast Ohio region, which spans across Cleveland, Akron, Canton and the…