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…
Great Lake Banker MagazineAssociated 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…
First Commonwealth Promotes Linda Metzmaier to CRO
INDIANA, Pa., — In a move to respond to growth and further develop its Legal and Risk leadership teams, First Commonwealth Bank has promoted Deputy Chief Risk and Chief Compliance Officer Linda Metzmaier to Executive Vice President/Chief Risk Officer. The promotion is part of a realignment to separate the bank’s legal and risk areas to…
Wayne Bank Announces KlariVis Banking on Brilliance Recipient
HONESDALE, Pa., — Kayla Dixon , Wayne Bank Assistant Vice President and Consumer Loan Officer, is a winner of KlariVis’s 2024 Banking on Brilliance Award. Dixon has been an integral part of the Bank for over twelve years. Her experience has positioned her as a dependable decision-maker and team leader – both attributes of which…
Jon Hummel Honored with ABA Award
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, — Jon Hummel, Vice President, Commercial Banker at West Bank was honored by the American Bankers Association as a recipient of the 2024 ABA Emerging Leaders Award. This award recognizes the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry…
Oxford Appoints Nathan Reason CFO, Deering Steps Down
OXFORD, Mich., — Oxford Bank Corporation, the holding company for Oxford Bank, has announced Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jesse A. Deering, has stepped down. Deering will remain with the Company for a short time to transition his duties to incoming EVP & CFO Nathan A. Reason, who will also replace Deering as…
Flagstar Names Higgins, Martin to Senior Roles
HICKSVILLE, N.Y., — Flagstar Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Flagstar Financial, Inc. has named Christopher Higgins SEVP, Chief Information Officer, and Rich Martin Head of Credit Review. Higgins brings nearly 40 years of executive leadership experience in banking to Flagstar. His expertise includes transformations, acquisitions, and developing technology and data solutions. Most recently, Christopher served…
Associated Adds Trier, Warsek to Executive Team
MILWAUKEE, — Associated Banc-Corp has appointed Phillip Trier and Gregory Warsek to its Executive Leadership Team. Phillip Trier has been named executive vice president, head of Corporate and Commercial Banking. Trier joined the company in December 2023 to accelerate core Commercial Middle Market business development across the company’s major metropolitan markets and lead its equipment…
Consumers Names Suzanne Mikes CCO
MINERVA, Ohio, — Consumers National Bank has promoted Suzanne Mikes to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, according to Ralph J. Lober II, President & CEO. “Since joining the bank as Chief Credit Officer in June 2017, Suzanne has built commercial credit loan operations and collections teams that rival those at much larger institutions….