UBB Names New Board Members, Honors Retiring Director Dean Miller
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.,—United Bankers’ Bancorporation, Inc., the parent holding company of United Bankers’ Bank, has elected David Krause and Brian Young to its board of directors. David Krause is the CEO of Pioneer Bank in Mankato, Minnesota. He began his banking career in 1984 and started his tenure at Pioneer Bank in 1986. His strategic vision…
Tobin J. Dunigan Joins CNB and County National Boards
HILLSDALE, Mich.,—Tobin J. Dunigan has been named to the board of directors of CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. and County National Bank, according to Craig S. Connor, Chairman of the Board of CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. and County National Bank. “We are pleased to add Tobin Dunigan to the board of directors. His experience, leadership, and…
Pennington Appointed to NWSB Board
CHARLESTOWN, Ind.,—NWSB has appointed Ryan Pennington to the board of directors of the bank’s holding company, New Independent Bancshares, Inc. and The New Washington State Bank (NWSB). “Ryan’s support for the bank and the energy he brings will help us as we continue to grow,” said NWSB CEO Pat Daily. “Ryan has a deep understanding…
Waterstone Director Michael Hansen to Retire
WAUWATOSA, Wis.,—Waterstone Financial, Inc. board member Michael Hansen has decided to retire as a Director of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary WaterStone Bank SSB. Hansen has been a director of the Company since 2003 and serves as a member and the chair of the Company’s Audit Committee and as a member of the Company’s…
John Babcock Honored by Anoka Technical College
ELK RIVER, Minn.,—During the annual Anoka Technical College Foundation fundraiser, John Babcock, board chairman, CEO, and president of The Bank of Elk River, was honored with the Howard Rosenwinkel Humble Service Award for decades of outstanding dedication to the college. Babcock is the second recipient of this award, which recognizes prior board members for their…
Farmers CAO Joseph Sabat to Retire
CANFIELD, Ohio—Farmers National Bank chief accounting officer Joseph Sabat has announced his retirement according to President and CEO Kevin Helmick. Sabat, who was promoted to Chief Accounting Officer in 2021, has been with Farmers since 2006. He previously served as the Bank’s Controller. and has enjoyed a highly successful 25 year career in accounting, finance…
Michael S. Zahn Named Northeast Indiana Bancorp Chairman
HUNTINGTON, Ind.,—Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc. has named Michael S. Zahn Chairman of the Board of First Federal Savings Bank. This role was previously held by Stephen E. Zahn, who remains Chairman of the board of Directors of Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc.
Melanie Squires Returns to Dart Bank
MASON, Mich.,— Melanie Squires has returned to Dart Bank as Vice President/Office Manager and Treasury Management Officer, where she will oversee operations at Grand Ledge and support business clients through treasury management services. With more than 23 years of experience in banking, Squires brings a well-rounded background in consumer lending, commercial loan support, business banking,…
The CFPB is on Life Support —But Compliance Shouldn’t Be
By Tom Oscherwitz In recent weeks, the Trump administration has significantly reduced funding for federal financial regulators. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is struggling to operate, with its staff unable to access their headquarters, supervisory exams suspended, and enforcement cases being abandoned. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) fired 700 employees on the last…
A Night of Hope: Michigan Banks Support Families Facing Blood Cancer
By Greg O’Neil On the evening of April 25, 2025, the historic Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, transformed into a beacon of compassion and community. I had the honor of attending a fundraising gala for the Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan (BCFM), an event that drew powerful support from across the banking and legal…