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…
Portage Names C. Joseph Assid EVP, CFO
RAVENNA, Ohio,—Portage Community Bank, the wholly-owned bank subsidiary of Portage Bancshares, Inc., has appointed C. Joseph (“Joe”) Assid as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Portage Community Bank. With over twenty-five years of professional experience specializing in financial institution accounting, audit, and assurance services and a proven track record of leadership, Assid brings…
Matthew Bower Joins Northwest Bank
COLUMBUS, Ohio,—Northwest Bank has appointed Matthew Bower as managing director, wealth management. In this newly created role, Bower will lead Northwest’s wealth management team of more than 100 associates, with a focus on enhancing and growing its offerings, which currently include private banking, investment management, estate planning, and trust services. This new leadership role is…
Bank of America Names Maria Serravalle Community Relations Manager
DETROIT,—Detroit native Maria Serravalle has been named Bank of America’s Community Relations Manager for the Detroit market. Serravalle will lead efforts to strengthen the bank’s impact across clients, colleagues, and communities. She succeeds Dwanette Williams, who has taken on a new role with Bank of America’s Employee Banking & Investments team. “Maria brings not only…
F&M Bank Names Mike Benson SVP
ARCHBOLD, Ohio,—F&M Bank, subsidiary of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., has added Mike Benson as Senior Vice President, Senior Small Business Banking Manager. This newly created position will facilitate F&M’s strategy to support small businesses across its growing footprint in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. With 40 years of banking experience, Benson brings a wealth of…