Jim Nowak to Retire from UBB
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.,—Jim Nowak, Vice President and Director of ALM Strategy has announced his plan to retire from United Bankers’ Bank effective May 31, 2025. Nowak joined the UBB Securities team in 2002 with eight years’ prior experience in asset liability management. Throughout his tenure, Nowak strengthened the capabilities of UBB Securities through the development and…
Wintrust Names Amy Yuhn New Brand, Engagement, and Impact Leader
ROSEMONT, Ill.,—Wintrust Financial Corporation has named Amy Yuhn Executive Vice President for Brand, Engagement, and Impact, a new position that will oversee marketing, corporate communications, and community impact for the company. “We are pleased to welcome Amy to Wintrust,” said Tim Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wintrust. “Under Amy’s leadership, we will continue to…
Orange Bank & Trust Promotes Two Officers
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.,—Orange Bank & Trust Company, the banking subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp, Inc., has promoted two officers to support the ongoing expansion of Orange Wealth Management. Carla Alfieri has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Director of Private Banking and Jacqueline Weimmer will serve as Director of Trust Services. As Senior Private Banking Officer,…
Holly Heuer Named OCB Board Ambassador
OREGON, Wis.,—One Community Bank has named Holly Heuer, Chief Talent Officer, as Ambassador to the One Community Bank Advisory Board. Holly steps into this role bringing valuable insight to the board’s ongoing initiatives and strategic efforts. “We are thrilled to welcome Holly Heuer to the One Community Bank Advisory Board,” said Jim Walker, Independent Chair….
Farmers Names Dygert Columbus/Central Ohio Market President
CANFIELD, Ohio,—David D. Dygert, an accomplished financial executive with 26 years of leadership experience in the banking as well as commercial real estate industry has been named the Market President of the Columbus/Central Ohio Region for Farmers National Bank. Dygert is well-known in the Columbus business community, having served for 19 years as EVP and…
Bank of Kaukauna Makes Leadership Appointments
KAUKAUNA, Wis.,—The Bank of Kaukauna has named Travis Jones Chief Lending Officer, Mindy Casper Vice President of Retail Banking and Natalie Onkels Vice President of IT & Information Security Officer. Travis Jones has been with the bank for five years as Business Banking Manager and Senior Loan officer. During that time, Jones has contributed meaningfully…
What New U.S. Banknotes Mean for Banks’ Counterfeit Prevention
By Rachel Gruber Even though we are only a few months into 2025, banks and other financial institutions (FIs) in the U.S. must already be looking ahead to a major shift in cash security. Starting in early 2026, the U.S. Federal Reserve will begin rolling out a new series of banknotes every two years, first…
Double-Sided Spoofing: What to Know About the Latest Fraud Threat Targeting Commercial Banking Customers
By Jaime Macumber Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, evolving their tactics faster than most organizations can keep up. New Federal Trade Commission data reveals a 25 percent increase in financial losses due to fraud over the previous year, primarily because of the rising success of more elaborate imposter scams. One of the latest threats targeting…
Leveraging Payment Sovereignty & Growth Opportunities To Help Banks Be More Competitive
By Emmanuel Proust Banks and financial institutions in the U.S. continue to face significant challenges in order to remain competitive. Their ability to overcome these hurdles, while understanding where the opportunities for expansion can be identified through advanced payment technologies, will be critical to realize growth in the coming years. Furthermore, the diverse U.S. payments…
ATM Total Cost of Ownership
By Joe Woods Over the past 15 years, ATM “change events” (ADA compliance, Windows operating system migrations, EMV, ATM manufacturer mandated end-of-life replacements, and continual software security mandates) have compelled many banks to look at more efficient and simple ways to manage their ATM fleets. One of the strategies for many banks is ATM outsourcing,…