Pathfinder Bank CIO Retires, Successor Named
OSWEGO, N.Y., — Dan Phillips, Pathfinder Bank Chief Information Officer has retired. This milestone follows the successful completion of the Bank’s critical Berkshire conversion project. Originally set to retire in July 2024, Phillips extended his tenure to oversee the project’s final stages and facilitate a seamless transition. “Dan’s contributions to Pathfinder Bank have been immeasurable,”…
Great Lake Banker MagazineFlagstar Names Lee Smith CFO
HICKSVILLE, N.Y., — Flagstar Financial, Inc. has appointed Lee Smith Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The appointment follows the decision of current CFO Craig Gifford to step down to reengage in personal endeavors outside of the banking industry. Gifford will remain with the Bank through March 2025, and work closely with Smith…
Old National Awarded by Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council
EVANSVILLE, Ind., — Old National Bancorp has been recognized as the Local Corporate Member of the Year by the Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council (MSDC). The award was announced in November at the Mid-States 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon at The Heirloom in Indianapolis, Ind. The Mid-States MSDC’s mission is to accelerate economic growth by driving…
CBI Names John Clark EVP, Private Wealth Group
MUSCATINE, Iowa, — CBI Bank & Trust has added John Clark as Executive Vice President, Private Wealth Group. Clark brings a deep expertise to his new role, having spent over 35 years in the banking and financial services industry. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President, Cogent Private Wealth for Cogent Bancorp, Inc. A…
Northpointe Makes Leadership Changes
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., — Northpointe Bank, a community bank and national mortgage lender, has made key changes to its executive leadership team. These appointments mark a significant milestone as the organization strengthens its leadership to build on its success and drive continued growth within the company. Kevin Comps, formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Operating…
Lake City Names Carrie Gutman Chief Wealth Advisory Officer
WARSAW, Ind., — Lake City Bank has named Carrie A. Gutman Chief Wealth Advisory Officer. Gutman, the current SVP, Chief Fiduciary Officer, will join the bank’s Management Committee and succeeds Jonathan P. Steiner, Senior Vice President, Chief Wealth Advisory Officer, who retires after a 40-year career in banking and the last 14 years with Lake…
Bank of Luxemburg Names Darren Voigt CEO, Tim Treml Retires
LUXEMBURG, Wis., — Longtime Bank of Luxemburg President and CEO Tim Treml will retire after 29 years of dedicated service, eight of which were spent in his current role. Darren Voigt has been named the next President and CEO. Treml has been instrumental in the bank’s success. He led a rebranding effort that transformed the…
Snapper Verbsky joins OCB Advisory Board
OREGON, Wis., — One Community Bank has named Snapper Verbsky to the One Community Bank Advisory Board. Snapper co-owns Hillsboro Brewing Company with his wife Kim, and is also the owner and president of Verbsky Construction. “I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with Snapper on the One Community Bank Advisory Board. His…
Associated Names Ludgate, Sullivan to Board
GREEN BAY, Wis., — Associated Banc-Corp has appointed Kristen M. Ludgate and Owen J. Sullivan to its Board of Directors. Ludgate is the Chief People Officer at HP Inc., a global provider of personal computing and other digital devices, imaging and printing products, and related technologies, solutions and services. Ms. Ludgate previously served as Chief…
First Federal Makes Board Appointments
EVANSVILLE, Ind., — First Federal Savings Bank has elected Sharon Walker as Chairwoman of the Board and has reelected of Kenan Schultheis as Vice Chairman.. Sharon Walker joined the Board in July of 2022. She is Founder and President of The Long View Group, LLC, a finance and strategy consulting firm. Her leadership, vision, and…