M&T Elects Jerry Jacobs Jr. to Board
BUFFALO, N.Y.,—M&T Bank Corp. has elected Jerry Jacobs Jr., chief executive officer of Delaware North, to its board of directors. He also was elected to the board of M&T Bank, the company’s principal banking subsidiary. Jacobs joined Delaware North in 1986 and has held a series of leadership positions, including overseeing the company’s Sportservice division…
Mary Kay Bennett Retires from Bank of Luxemburg
LUXEMBURG, Wis.,—Mary Kay Bennett, retail market manager, has retired from Bank of Luxemburg after a 37-year banking career, including 23 years with the bank, according to Darren Voigt, president and CEO. Bennett joined Bank of Luxemburg in 2003 and served as a retail sales representative, branch manager and retail market manager. She studied business administration…
Associated Bank Hires AI Executive
MINNEAPOLIS,—Associated Bank has hired Andy Miner as senior director of artificial intelligence for corporate and commercial banking. Miner reports to Phillip Trier, executive vice president and head of corporate and commercial banking, and will lead Associated’s AI strategy for the business line, including implementation, adoption, risk oversight and data governance. “Banking is ultimately about understanding…
First National Adds Commercial Lenders
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,—First National Bank of Michigan has appointed Simay Newell and Shain Showers as vice presidents and relationship managers. The pair will build and enhance business banking relationships in the Grand Rapids area. “We are happy to welcome Shain and Simay,” said Mike Hollander, Grand Rapids market president. “Their dedication to the local business…
Citizens National Announces Promotions, Leadership Additions
CHEBOYGAN, Mich.—Citizens National Bank has promoted Sheri Popp, Jessica Smith-Schley and Felix Smith and added Jennifer Opie and Kari Kortz to its leadership team, according to Matthew Keene, president and CEO. Popp was promoted to assistant vice president and credit officer. She joined Citizens National in 2018 as a credit analyst and later advanced to…
Isabella COO Peggy Wheeler Retires
Erika Ross Named Successor MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,—Isabella Bank Chief Operations Officer Peggy Wheeler has retired after a 49-year career with the bank, the longest tenure of any employee in its history. Erika Ross has been promoted to chief operations officer. Wheeler joined Isabella Bank in 1977 in the bookkeeping department and advanced through a series…
Old National Again Named to Civic 50
EVANSVILLE, Ind.,—Old National Bank has been named to Points of Light’s The Civic 50 for the third consecutive year, recognizing it among the nation’s 50 most community-minded organizations. Old National also was named the 2026 Financials Sector Leader, recognizing it as the top financial services organization among this year’s The Civic 50 honorees. “Being named…
Consumers to Relocate Jackson-Belden Branch
MINERVA, Ohio,—Consumers National Bank will relocate its Jackson-Belden branch to a new facility in the Belden Village commercial district. “We are excited to expand our presence in the region’s largest commercial center,” said Ralph J. Lober II, president and CEO. “This space will provide enhanced visibility, more convenient access, and allow for growth in commercial…
Laura Yockey Retires from 1st State Bank
SAGINAW, Mich.,—1st State Bank announced the retirement of Laura Yockey, senior vice president and business lending manager, after a 42-year banking career, according to Todd Gregory, president and CEO. Melissa Spranger has been promoted to succeed Yockey as senior vice president and business lending manager. Yockey joined 1st State Bank in 2022 following leadership positions…
County National Fills Key Roles
HILLSDALE, Mich.,—County National Bank has promoted Delesha Padula to vice president and chief banking officer and appointed Robin Dick as vice president and chief risk officer and Shaunna Padgett as vice president and chief innovation officer, according to Joseph R. Williams, president and CEO. Padula joined County National Bank in 2017 as a branch manager…