Huron Community Announces Promotions, Retirements
Daley retires after more than 42 years with bank EAST TAWAS, Mich., — Huron Community Bank has promoted Sarah Lucynski and Kyle Costigan to new positions, while longtime employees Jennifer Daley and Lori Hoseney have retired. Lucynski has been promoted to vice president, loan administration and retail lending. She has been with Huron Community Bank…
Consumers Adds Karapasha to Executive Team
MINERVA, Ohio, — Consumers National Bank has named Stephen Karapasha chief risk officer and chief legal counsel, a newly created position on the bank’s executive management team, according to Ralph J. Lober II, president and CEO. Karapasha will oversee the bank’s risk functions and provide in-house legal resources to its management team and operational areas….
Deardorff Joins First Federal, Northeast Indiana Bancorp Boards
HUNTINGTON, Ind., — Kevin L. Deardorff has been appointed to the boards of First Federal Savings Bank and its parent company, Northeast Indiana Bancorp Inc. Deardorff has more than 40 years of banking experience and most recently served as executive vice president of Lake City Bank before retiring in 2021. During his career, he was…
Northwest Opens Central Ohio Financial Center NEW ALBANY, Ohio, — Northwest Bank has opened its first financial center in Central Ohio as part of an expansion that will add four more locations in the region. The New Albany financial center is the first of four Northwest plans to open in Central Ohio this year, with locations in Columbus, Gahanna and Westerville also planned. An additional Columbus location is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027. “This opening is an important milestone for Northwest Bank and a reflection of our investment and the momentum we’re building in Central Ohio,” said Lou Torchio, president and CEO. “We’re proud to be a member of this community, and look forward to growing alongside our customers, partners and neighbors.” The New Albany financial center includes meeting areas for customers as well as self-service banking options. Northwest has also established partnerships with several area organizations, including Healthy New Albany, New Albany Community Foundation, United Way of Central Ohio and Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Ohio.
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, — Northwest Bank has opened its first financial center in Central Ohio as part of an expansion that will add four more locations in the region. The New Albany financial center is the first of four Northwest plans to open in Central Ohio this year, with locations in Columbus, Gahanna and Westerville…
Associated Names Kelley General Counsel
Kelley succeeds Erickson, who is retiring after 14 years GREEN BAY, Wis., — Associated Banc-Corp has named Angela M.W. Kelley executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, succeeding Randall J. Erickson, who will retire Oct. 13. Erickson will remain with Associated in an advisory capacity through the end of the year to assist with…
NWSB Adds Ott as Loan Originator
NEW ALBANY, Ind., — NWSB has named Leah Ott mortgage loan originator serving customers across Southern Indiana. Ott has 26 years of mortgage lending and banking experience. She previously held mortgage lending positions with MainSource Bank and Your Community Bank and has experience in mortgage processing and real estate closings. “Her experience in banking and…
Fraud Hits Financial Institutions Hard
By John Tucker The ACFE just released its 2026 Report to the Nations and regarding fraud hitting Financial Institutions, the data is a bit uncomfortable. The Banking industry is once again the single most represented industry in the entire study with fraud hitting both sides of the ecosystem, which includes inside of your Branches and…
Fraud Warning Signs and How Heeding Them Prevents Larger Losses
By Pankaj Sarda Fraud rarely announces itself with one obvious event. It could start with a small, unfamiliar debit card charge or an urgent wire request. Those warnings may reach different teams or even a vendor. Without holistic visibility, that separation gives fraud room to grow into a more serious attack. To successfully battle these…
Clarity May Stall, But Crypto Regulation Will Continue to Advance
By Hyunsu Jung The digital asset industry has spent years calling for greater regulatory clarity in the United States. While innovation has accelerated, the legal framework governing cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets and decentralized finance has struggled to keep pace. Companies have often been forced to interpret decades-old securities laws in the context of technologies that did…
Banking Groups Urge Senate to Tighten Stablecoin Yield Rules
WASHINGTON,—The American Bankers Association, the Independent Community Bankers of America, and 76 state banking associations sent a joint letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Charles Schumer urging targeted changes to the proposed Clarity Act. The groups are seeking stronger guardrails to ensure payment stablecoins cannot function as substitutes for traditional bank…