Pathfinder Names Joseph Polniak to Key Roles
OSWEGO, N.Y.,—Pathfinder Bank has appointed Joseph Polniak First Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Polniak will serve as Pathfinder Bank’s Chief Legal Officer and a member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic guidance to support governance, regulatory compliance, and business objectives. He will oversee all legal, regulatory, and governance matters and advise the…
Associated Names Neil Riegelman Milwaukee Market President
MILWAUKEE,—Associated Banc-Corp has appointed Neil Riegelman, senior vice president and head of Commercial Banking – Milwaukee and Madison. He will also assume the role of Milwaukee market president. Riegelman succeeds John Utz, executive vice president, Milwaukee market president and head of Specialized Industries, who will dedicate his focus to scaling the bank’s nationally focused specialty…
Bob Beier Retires from Peoples State Bank Colfax Board
COLFAX, Ill.,—Bob Beier has retired from the Peoples State Bank Board of Directors In 1978, Bob and his wife Betty, moved to Ladd, Illinois where Bob was named President of the Bank of Ladd, following 16 years at State Bank of Piper City. Bob joined the Board of Directors of Peoples State Bank of Colfax…
Bank of Elk River Names Bill LaVigne President
ELK RIVER, Minn.,—The Bank of Elk River has promoted Bill LaVigne to President where he will serve as the bank’s senior operational leader, overseeing day‑to‑day operations and advancing the bank’s strategic priorities in close partnership with Chairman and CEO John Babcock. LaVigne, a 25-year veteran of the bank, will continue to serve as Chief Operating…
Civista Appoints Veronica Doucette an Officer
SANDUSKY, Ohio,—Civista Bancshares, Inc. has named Veronica Doucette Officer of the Holding Company. Doucette currently serves as Senior Vice President, Human Resources Officer for Civista Bank and brings extensive leadership experience to her expanded role within the Civista Bancshares organization. “Veronica has been a valued member of the Civista Bank Executive Team,” said Dennis Shaffer,…
First Federal Names Lukas Kreger CFO
WAUKESHA, Wis.,—First Federal Bank of Wisconsin has promoted Lukas Kreger to Chief Financial Officer. Kreger joined First Federal Bank of Wisconsin in 2025 as Senior Vice President of Finance and has quickly made a significant impact on the organization through his leadership, financial expertise, and strategic insight. Prior to joining the bank, Kreger was part…
OCB Adds Beth Malcook
OREGON, Wis.,—One Community Bank has added Beth Malcook as Business Development – Treasury Management. “To have the ability to bring in someone who has experience as a business owner is exciting for this role, and it is going to really help Beth to connect with our clients” said Amy Bailey, VP & Director of Treasury…
1st State Bank Promotes Three Officers
SAGINAW, Mich.,—1st State Bank has promoted Kevin Fraser to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Missie Freier to Senior Vice President, Business Lender and Cynthia Holliday to Vice President, BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) & Compliance Officer, according to Todd Gregory, President & CEO. Kevin Fraser joined 1st State Bank in 2009 and brings more than…
Farmers Names Todd J. Simko Chief Banking Officer
CANFIELD, Ohio—Farmers National Banc Corp. has added Todd J. Simko as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer. Simko brings over 25 years of experience in banking leadership and executive management positions, including roles at the FHLB in Pittsburgh, Department of Treasury, and most recently Main Street Bank. He is a proven leader who has…
Flagstar Names Eli Miller to Board of Directors
HICKSVILLE, N.Y.,—Flagstar Bank, N.A.has appointed Eli H. Miller, Senior Managing Director at Liberty Strategic Capital, to the Board of Directors. “We are delighted to welcome Eli Miller to the Flagstar Bank Board of Directors,” said Joseph M. Otting, Executive Chairman, President, and CEO. “His appointment represents a significant addition to our board as we execute…