CBI Bank & Trust Elects Dwayne W. Sieck CEO
MUSCATINE, Iowa, — Dwayne W. Sieck has been elected to the Board of Directors and named CEO of CBI Bank & Trust. Sieck previously served as President of CBI Bank & Trust and now succeeds Gregory J. Kistler as CEO. Kistler retired from CBI after more than 28 years of dedicated service. The parent company…
Great Lake Banker MagazineFlagstar Names Callanan to Board
HICKSVILLE, N.Y., — Flagstar Financial, Inc. has appointed Brian Callanan, Senior Managing Director and General Counsel at Liberty Strategic Capital, to its Board of Directors. Joseph M. Otting, Flagstar Chairman, President, and CEO remarked, “I’m pleased to have Brian join our Board. His proven track record and expertise in financial services, along with his strategic…
Mutual Promotes Four
FRANKLIN, Ind., — Mutual Savings Bank has appointed Kelley Jundt Vice President, Lindsey Turner Vice President, Terri Helmsing Commercial and Credit Administrative Officer and Annette Morris Senior Staff Accountant. Kelley Jundt continues her 25-year career as Vice President and Branch Manager of the Franklin location. Leading the busiest Mutual Savings Branch, Kelley is a top…
Lake City Names Leniski EVP
WARSAW, Ind., — Lake City Bank has promoted Stephanie R. Leniski to Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Banking Officer. “Stephanie’s energy for the business, accompanied by her ability to effectively manage and motivate our retail team, makes her a strong leader,” said David M. Findlay, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “She’s strategic in the decisions…
M&T Appoints Phillips Chief Customer Officer
BUFFALO, N.Y., — M&T Bank has named Krista Phillips its first Chief Customer Officer. In this newly created role, Phillips will lead and unify M&T’s customer experience, marketing, and analytics teams, enhancing the bank’s ability to offer outstanding experiences in a rapidly evolving industry. Leveraging data and unique insights, she and her team will address…
MCDC President Mark Williams Elected NADCO Director
LANSING, Mich., — Michigan Certified Development Corporation President Mark Williams has been elected as an at-large director of the National Association of Development Companies. NADCO is the trade association of Small Business Administration certified development companies, or CDCs, and other lenders who provide SBA loans and financing for small businesses. Founded in 1981, NADCO’s mission…
Bank of Luxemburg Appoints Nicole Kenneke CRO
LUXEMBURG, Wis., — Bank of Luxemburg has named Nicole Kenneke Chief Retail Officer. This newly created position reflects the bank’s commitment to strengthening its retail banking services. Kenneke brings a wealth of experience from her career in the financial industry. Most recently, she served as Vice President at another financial institution where she led branch…
Peoples Promotes Bednarski, Adds Karcher
WAUSAU, Wis., — Peoples State Bank has promoted David Bednarski to vice president and mortgage team leader in the southeastern market and has hired of Melissa Karcher as vice president and mortgage team leader of the bank’s central market. Bednarski joined Peoples in 2024 with 25 years of mortgage lending experience, primarily in southeastern Wisconsin….
GSB Names Mary Hermes VP
MADISON, Wis., — The Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has named Mary Hermes vice president of education and professional development. Hermes draws on more than 15 years of experience in curriculum design, leadership development, and data-driven program assessment. She will lead GSB’s initiatives to innovate and expand the curriculum while equipping…
OCB Names Lukas Trow SVP
OREGON, Wis., — One Community Bank has named Lukas Trow SVP – Commercial Banking Manager. “We are thrilled to welcome Lukas back to One Community Bank,” said Dan Carey, Chief Commercial Officer. “His deep passion for community banking, extensive experience, and leadership in the industry make him an invaluable asset to our team.” Lukas began…