Wayne Bank Names Daniels CLO; OíBell to Retire
HONESDALE, PA.— Wayne Bank has named Steve Daniels executive vice president and chief lending officer. He succeeds Vinny O’Bell, who retires at the end of October following a 47-year banking career. Daniels joined Wayne Bank in 2011 and most recently served as executive vice president and chief consumer banking officer, leading the bank’s consumer banking…
Fulton Financial Appoints David S. Schulz to Board
LANCASTER, Pa.,—Fulton Financial Corporation has appointed David S. Schulz to its board of directors. “We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton chairman, CEO and president. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic…
First Federal Honors Gary Wollenzien After 50 Years in Banking
WAUKESHA, Wis.,—First Federal Bank has honored Gary Wollenzien following his retirement after a 50-year career in banking. Wollenzien, internal audit and compliance officer, was presented with a certificate from the Wisconsin Bankers Association recognizing his five decades of dedication and contributions to the banking industry. “I’ve enjoyed working with friendly people that want to help…
West Michigan Launches Commercial Banking Analyst Program
HUDSONVILLE, Mich.,—West Michigan Community Bank has launched a Commercial Banking Analyst Program designed to develop early-career professionals for careers in commercial banking. The program was created in partnership with Northstar and Mainstreet to provide participants with a structured program that combines classroom learning, hands-on experience, mentorship and exposure to multiple areas of banking. The first…
Citizens National Promotes Galloway, Adds Nichols
CHEBOYGAN, MICH.— Citizens National Bank has promoted Merily Galloway to senior vice president and senior operations, compliance, and risk officer. Galloway has 20 years of experience in banking operations, information technology, loan operations, compliance, audit oversight, and risk management. Since joining the bank in 2021 as risk officer and later serving as vice president of…
Bankers’ Bank Names Keri Boerst SVP of Bankcards
MADISON, Wis.,—Bankers’ Bank has named Keri Boerst senior vice president of Bankcards. Boerst brings more than 28 years of experience in retail banking, with a strong background in sales, service and leadership. Throughout her career, she has played a key role in advancing retail branch performance and driving growth across initiatives including checking, lending and…
Wipfli Names Kristy Britt CFO
MILWAUKEE, Wis.,—Wipfli has appointed Kristy Britt as chief financial officer and partner. Britt brings more than 20 years of experience in financial leadership, strategic planning and business transformation across complex organizations. Throughout her career, she has led finance functions, supported large-scale transformation initiatives and partnered with executive leadership teams to align financial strategy with business…
One Community Forms Wausau Advisory Committee
WAUSAU, Wis.,—One Community has formed the Wausau Advisory Committee to provide advice, local market insight and community perspective to help guide growth and enhance the client experience. The committee is made up of appointed community members and supported by local OCB colleagues. “Our aim is to continuously improve and innovate in ways that benefit our…
Isabella Promotes Seven to Officer Roles
MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,—Isabella Bank has promoted Miles Coffland, Len Desormeau, Amanda Dudek, Cathy Lamrouex, Deb Markley, Dee Powell and Harry Steib to officer roles across the organization.** “We are proud to recognize each of these team members for their outstanding contributions,” said Neil McDonnell, president of Isabella Bank. “Their leadership, dedication and commitment to our…
Juniata Valley Opens New Office in Belleville
MIFFLINTOWN, Pa.,—Juniata Valley Bank has opened a new office in Belleville, Pa. The new office expands the bank’s presence in the Belleville region, where it has served customers for decades. The Belleville office provides access to personal and business banking services, along with trust, investment and mortgage services.