Lewis J. Critelli Retires as Chairman of Norwood
Dr. Andrew A. Forte Appointed Chairman, Dr. Marissa Nacinovich and James Shook Appointed to the Board HONESDALE, Pa.,—Lewis J. Critelli has retired from the Board of Directors of Norwood Financial Corp and its subsidiary, Wayne Bank. The Board of Directors also announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew A. Forte, current Vice Chairman of the Board,…
Lake City Bank to Invest $12 Million in Innovation and Technology Center
WARSAW, Ind.,—Lake City Bank will invest $12 million in the company’s Innovation and Technology Center as part of its Downtown Warsaw Headquarters Campus expansion. The project represents the bank’s continued investment in Warsaw and Kosciusko County, where it has invested $23 million in Downtown Warsaw and $31 million total countywide to date since 2010. Construction…
Chad Wheeler Named Northwest Managing Director, Treasurer
COLUMBUS, Ohio,—Northwest Bank has appointed Chad Wheeler managing director, treasurer at Northwest Bank. In this role, Wheeler will oversee the bank’s growing treasury function, including managing the bank’s interest rate, liquidity and capital efforts; managing the securities investment portfolio; facilitating interest rate swaps and ensuring the bank is able to meet or exceed its regulatory…
West Michigan Adds VanDam to Lending Team
HUDSONVILLE, Mich.,—West Michigan Community Bank named Linda VanDam as VP, Retail Loan Originator. Linda brings more than 26 years of mortgage lending experience, with a strong track record of helping clients across the Lakeshore region achieve their homeownership goals. VanDam’s career spans respected institutions such as Macatawa Bank (now part of Wintrust Mortgage), United Federal…
Range Bank Announces Leadership Transition
MARQUETTE, Mich.,—After 28 years of exceptional leadership and service, President and CEO Roxanne Daust has announced plans to retire from Range Bank in December 2026 when she will be succeeded by Chief Lending Officer and Community Bank President Jamey Markham. Daust joined Range Bank in 1997 as chief financial officer, where she was responsible for…
ChoiceOne Adds Five
SPARTA, Mich., —ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., and ChoiceOne Bank has hired Kevin Kelling, Chelsea Knott, Joell Maddox, Chaz Pray and Michelle Tomandl. “We are pleased to welcome Kevin, Chelsea, Joell, Chaz and Michelle to our ChoiceOne teams,” said ChoiceOne Chief Executive Officer Kelly Potes. “Each of these bankers join ChoiceOne with years of experience in…
OCB Names Brent Swokowski AVP, Technology Solutions
OREGON, Wis.,—One Community Bank has promoted Brent Swokowski to the role of AVP – Technology Solutions Helpdesk. “Brent’s journey at OCB is a testament to his dedication and drive,” said Mike Tallman, SVP & Director of Technology Solutions. “He has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to improving our technology services and supporting his colleagues. We’re…
CBM Announces 2025 Rising Star Awards
LANSING, Mich.,—The Community Bankers of Michigan (CBM) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Rising Star Award which will honor three exceptional individuals at its upcoming convention. Alex Smith, Commercial Banking Officer, Chelsea State Bank. Alex has been with the bank 12 years, beginning as an operations specialist. He has held multiple positions within…
FNB Names Alfred D. Cho Chief Consumer Banking Officer
PITTSBURGH,—First National Bank has hired Alfred D. Cho as Chief Consumer Banking Officer, succeeding Barry Robinson upon his retirement. Responsible for driving the consumer banking experience, Cho will oversee Retail Sales and Distribution, Small Business Banking, Mortgage Services, Consumer Banking Solutions and Consumer Product Development. Cho brings to FNB more than 25 years of strategic…
The Hicksville Bank Names Mindy Bobay President
Greg Smitley to Continue as CEO HICKSVILLE, Ohio,—The Board of Directors of The Hicksville Bank has appointed Mindy Bobay. Greg Smitley, who has served as both President and CEO, will continue to lead the organization as Chief Executive Officer. Mindy joined The Hicksville Bank on February 24, 2020, bringing with her over two decades of…