Industry News

Huron Community Announces Promotions, Retirements

Daley retires after more than 42 years with bank EAST TAWAS, Mich., — Huron Community Bank has promoted Sarah Lucynski and Kyle Costigan to new positions, while longtime employees Jennifer Daley and Lori Hoseney have retired. Lucynski has been promoted to vice president, loan administration and retail lending. She has been with Huron Community Bank…

Consumers Adds Karapasha to Executive Team

MINERVA, Ohio, — Consumers National Bank has named Stephen Karapasha chief risk officer and chief legal counsel, a newly created position on the bank’s executive management team, according to Ralph J. Lober II, president and CEO. Karapasha will oversee the bank’s risk functions and provide in-house legal resources to its management team and operational areas….

Deardorff Joins First Federal, Northeast Indiana Bancorp Boards

HUNTINGTON, Ind., — Kevin L. Deardorff has been appointed to the boards of First Federal Savings Bank and its parent company, Northeast Indiana Bancorp Inc. Deardorff has more than 40 years of banking experience and most recently served as executive vice president of Lake City Bank before retiring in 2021. During his career, he was…

Associated Names Kelley General Counsel

Kelley succeeds Erickson, who is retiring after 14 years GREEN BAY, Wis., — Associated Banc-Corp has named Angela M.W. Kelley executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, succeeding Randall J. Erickson, who will retire Oct. 13. Erickson will remain with Associated in an advisory capacity through the end of the year to assist with…

NWSB Adds Ott as Loan Originator

NEW ALBANY, Ind., — NWSB has named Leah Ott mortgage loan originator serving customers across Southern Indiana. Ott has 26 years of mortgage lending and banking experience.  She previously held mortgage lending positions with MainSource Bank and Your Community Bank and has experience in mortgage processing and real estate closings. “Her experience in banking and…

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…