Pathfinder Chairman Chris Burritt Retires
William Barclay named new Chairman OSWEGO, N.Y., — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc., the bank holding company of Pathfinder Bank has named William Barclay chairman of the board of directors. Barclay succeeds previous chair Chris Burritt, who joined the board in 1986 and has served as chairman for 10 years, marking 38 years of dedicated service. “It…
Great Lake Banker MagazineNorwood and Wayne Bank Name Schmalzle Director
HONESDALE, Pa., — Ronald R. Schmalzle has been named to the board of Norwood Financial Corp and Wayne Bank. “I have known Ron for over 15 years and am so pleased to add his considerable expertise to the Board,” said Lewis J. Critelli, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Norwood and Wayne Bank. “Ron’s…
CBM Announces Succession Plan
LANSING, Mich., — Michael Tierney the President and CEO of the Community Bankers of Michigan will retire at the end of 2024. He has been at the helm of the organization representing the interests of Michigan banks for over eight years. His banking career spanned 47 years. He led the outstanding team at the CBM…
MCDC Adds Shannon Gordon
EAST LANSING, Mich., -— Shannon Gordon has joined the Michigan Certified Development Corporation as Loan Officer for the Macomb, northeast Oakland, eastern Detroit and the Thumb region. Gordon will oversee marketing efforts for MCDC’s Small Business Administration 504 Loan Program by collaborating with lenders, small business owners and other stakeholders to help drive economic development…
Consumers Breaks Ground in Massillon
MINERVA, Ohio, — Consumers National Bank has broken ground on construction of its new branch in Massillon, Ohio, which will become the 22nd branch location in the bank’s five-county northeast Ohio network. In his remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony, President and CEO Ralph J. Lober II, noted that “the groundbreaking was a symbolic first step…
Peoples Opens New Location in Milwaukee
WAUSAU, Wis., — Peoples State Bank has opened a new location in downtown Milwaukee. The new branch and offices, located. near Cathedral Square, is the bank’s third location in southeastern Wisconsin. “We are excited about the future of Peoples in metro Milwaukee,” said Scott Cattanach, Peoples State Bank president and CEO. “The new location will…
Dart Bank Adds Two New Board Members
MASON, Mich., — Dart Bank has announced the election of John Truscott and John Gilkey to its board of directors. “John Truscott and John Gilkey bring invaluable perspectives to our Board of Directors,” said William J. Hufnagel, President and CEO of Dart Bank. “John Truscott’s expertise in developing innovative communication strategies and fostering robust relationships,…
Genesee Regional Bank Names New Board Leadership
E. Philip Saunders steps down as Chairman ROCHESTER, N.Y., — Genesee Regional Bank has announced that, after 23 years in the role, E. Philip Saunders has stepped down as Chairman of the Board. Saunders will remain a Director of the GRB Board and continue to serve as Chairman of the bank’s holding company, Greater Rochester…
West Bank Cuts Ribbon At New Headquarters
DES MOINES, Iowa, — West Bank held a ceremonial ribbon cutting in early May to celebrate the opening of its new headquarters building in West Des Moines. Dave Nelson, Chair and CEO of West Bank, opened the ceremony by mentioning West Bank as being the oldest business of any kind to be founded in West…
Jim Milroy Retires from 1st State Bank Presidency
Todd Gregory to succeed Milroy SAGINAW, Mich., — Jim Milroy has retired as President and Chief Executive Officer of 1st State Bank. Milroy joined 1st State Bank in 2007 as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2014 and ultimately to President and Chief Executive Officer in April…