1st State Bank Names Melissa Spranger SVP
SAGINAW, Mich., — 1st State Bank has appointed Melissa Spranger, Senior Vice President, Business Lender, according to Todd Gregory, President and Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Spranger will work with local businesses across Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties, providing guidance and personalized support through their business loan process and beyond. With 20 years of…
Great Lake Banker MagazineNorthstar’s Dawn Kaltz Earns GSB Diploma
HURON COUNTY, Mich., — Dawn Kaltz, Vice President and Senior Credit Analyst II, was awarded a diploma during the commencement exercises of the 79th session of the prestigious Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates. She also received a Certificate of Executive Leadership from the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional…
Jessica Brown Recognized as a Wisconsin Titan 100
WAUSAU, Wis., — Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP, along with Peoples State Bank, have recognized Jessica Brown, chief financial officer and senior vice president, as a 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry,…
Bank of the Finger Lakes Adds Rohan as Loan Officer
HONESDALE, Pa., — Wayne Bank has added Russell T. Rohan Jr. as Commercial Loan Officer, according to Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer. With a deep understanding of the commercial lending landscape and a commitment to delivering exceptional service, Rohan will be responsible for managing and expanding the bank’s portfolio of commercial loans and…
First Federal Savings Bank Celebrates 120 Years
EVANSVILLE, Ind., — The ICBA has recognized First Federal Savings Bank on its milestone 120th anniversary, which the bank is celebrating this year. “From your first home to your forever home, startup or expansion small business loan, or saving for your golden years, First Federal Savings Bank has been a source of support for customers…
Merchants Appoints Sean Sievers CFO
CARMEL, Ind., — Merchants Bancorp and its subsidiary, Merchants Bank, have named Sean Sievers Chief Financial Officer. Sievers brings 25 years of executive financial leadership in the banking and mortgage industries to the top-performing banks’ chief finance role. Most recently, Sievers served as CFO at Rate (formerly Guaranteed Rate). His career includes leadership roles as…
Iowa Bankers Association Honors Tom Pohlman
Longtime community banking leader honored for his service to the banking industry JOHNSTON, Iowa, — The IBA has presented banking leader Tom Pohlman with the 2024 James A. Leach Leadership Award. Pohlman had a successful 46-year banking career, including leadership roles at First National Bank of Ames and Ames National Corporation. He joined First National…
ICBA Names Rene Shonerd EVP, CIO
WASHINGTON, — The ICBA has named René Shonerd executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO). In this role, Shonerd will oversee ICBA’s enterprise-wide technology strategy, ensuring the scalability, security, and efficiency of the association’s IT operations. “René’s extensive experience in association technology and expertise will be a tremendous asset in ensuring ICBA has the…
Pathfinder EVP Ronald Tascarella to Retire, Serbun Named SVP
Joseph Serbun to Assume SVP and Chief Credit Officer Role OSWEGO, N.Y., — Pathfinder Bancorp Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer Ronald Tascarella will retire effective November 30, 2024. Joseph Serbun has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Chief Credit Officer. “On behalf of everyone at Pathfinder Bank, I want to thank Ron for…
Oxford Names Michael Tierney to Board
OXFORD, Mich., — Oxford Bank Corporation, the holding company for Oxford Bank, has named Michael J. Tierney to the Oxford Bank Board of Directors. Early in his career, Tierney held senior roles at Comerica Bank, Chase Bank’s Business Banking unit. He then moved to Peoples State Bank (Michigan) as President and CEO after which he…