Great Lake Banker Magazine

QNB Reports Q2 Earnings

QUAKERTOWN, Pa., — QNB Corp., the parent company of QNB Bank, has reported Q2 2024 net income of $2,465,000 and $0.67 per share compared to Q2 2023 net income of $1,887,000 and $0.52 per share. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, QNB reported net income of $5,059,000 and $1.38 per share compared to…

OVBC Posts Dividend

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio, — The board of directors of Ohio Valley Banc Corp. has declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per common share payable on Aug.10, 2024 to shareholders of record on July 26, 2024.

NYCB Adds Executives

HICKSVILLE, N.Y., — Flagstar Bank, N.A., the bank subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, Inc., has appointed nine seasoned leaders to its leadership team. These additions further enhance the Company’s oversight of core businesses and client-focused operations, bringing a blend of financial, commercial, private banking, IT, credit, and regulatory pedigree to the organization. Joseph Otting,…

Peter G. Gurt to Join S&T Board

INDIANA, Pa., S&T Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for S&T Bank, has announced Peter Gurt will join its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement, Gurt brings a wealth of strategic competency to S&T’s board. “I am personally delighted to welcome Peter to our board. His leadership…

West Bank Wins Communicator Awards For ‘Standing Strong’ Video

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, — The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts has named West Bank as a winner of an Award of Excellence (Financial Services) and an Award of Distinction (Corporate Image) for the bank’s new video, Standing Strong, during their 30th Annual Communicator Awards event in New York. This video, narrated by actor…

BofA Names Drew Slocum as Wisconsin President

MILWAUKEE, — Bank of America has named Drew Slocum president of Bank of America Wisconsin. Slocum will lead the Wisconsin market and will be responsible for connecting clients, teammates and communities to the bank’s eight lines of businesses and the full power of Bank of America. Slocum joined Bank of America in 2006 and has…

John Wendling Retires from The State Bank

FENTON, Mich., — The State Bank has announced the retirement of John Wendling, Vice President and Business Development Officer, after a remarkable 51 years of dedicated service in the banking industry. John’s extensive career, marked by his kindness, passion, and unparalleled expertise, has enriched the lives of countless customers, colleagues, and community members. John began…

OCB Promotes Homeister to VP Role

OREGON, Wis., — One Community Bank promoted Brenda Homeister to Vice President, Manager of Commercial Loan Administration. “Brenda joined the Organization in September of 2021 and has been instrumental in the development and evolution of the Commercial Loan Administration Division, enhancing procedures and processes as well as building and strengthening relationships within the Commercial Credit…

Pathfinder Chairman Chris Burritt Retires

William Barclay named new Chairman OSWEGO, N.Y., — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc., the bank holding company of Pathfinder Bank has named William Barclay chairman of the board of directors. Barclay succeeds previous chair Chris Burritt, who joined the board in 1986 and has served as chairman for 10 years, marking 38 years of dedicated service.  “It…

Norwood and Wayne Bank Name Schmalzle Director

HONESDALE, Pa., — Ronald R. Schmalzle has been named to the board of Norwood Financial Corp and Wayne Bank. “I have known Ron for over 15 years and am so pleased to add his considerable expertise to the Board,” said Lewis J. Critelli, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Norwood and Wayne Bank. “Ron’s…