Christopher Bottorff Named to NWSB Board
CHARLESTOWN, Ind.,—NWSB has appointed Christopher Bottorff to the Board of Directors of the bank’s holding company, New Independent Bancshares, Inc. (NIB) and The New Washington State Bank (NWSB). “We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the board of both NIB and NWSB,” said Syd Whitlock, NWSB President. “His experience, dedication to the bank and to…
Pathfinder Promotes Four to Key Roles
OSWEGO, N.Y.,—Pathfinder Bank has promoted four long-standing team members to key leadership roles. Mary McConkey has been promoted to First Vice President, Electronic Commerce Manager. McConkey joined Pathfinder Bank in 2007 as a teller and transitioned to the E-Commerce Department in July 2008, where she has held several key roles, most recently Vice President, Electronic…
United Bankers’ Bank Names CEO and President
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.,—United Bankers’ Bank (UBB) and its holding company United Bankers’ Bancorporation has appointed Jim Amundson CEO and Jen Severson President. Jim Amundson joins UBB with a remarkable career dedicated to community banking. Most recently, Jim served as President and CEO of BankIn Minnesota, where he has been a strong advocate for Minnesota’s community banks…
OCB Names Dan Carey EVP
OREGON, Wis.,—One Community Bank has promoted of Dan Carey to Executive Vice President. In his new role, Dan joins the One Community Bank executive team and will help guide initiatives across the organization. Dan also remains OCB’s Chief Commercial Officer, and will continue to help the commercial team grow and thrive. “Dan brings an incredible…
County National Promotes Lawson, Clark, Phillips
HILLSDALE, Mich.,—County National Bank has promoted Erik Lawson, Chris Clarke and Christopher Phillips to Executive Vice President roles, according to Joseph R. Williams, President and CEO of County National Bank. Erik Lawson has been named EVP – Chief Financial Officer. “Erik has played an important role in the success of CNB over the past seven…
Consumers to Add Canton Branch
MINERVA, Ohio,—Consumers National Bank has received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for its application to operate a new full-service branch office the Millenium Building in downtown Canton, Ohio. The approval marks the bank’s tenth branch in Stark County and its 23rd in the bank’s six county market. Consumers National…
Oxford CEO David Lamb Named to ICBA Innovations and Solutions Committee
OXFORD, Mich.,—The ICBA has appointed David Lamb, CEO of Oxford Bank to serve on ICBA’s Bank Innovations and Solutions Committee. As the nation’s voice for community banks, ICBA’s sole focus is ensuring community banks and the customers they serve continue to flourish. “To lend my voice in policy discussions for the nation’s community banks as…
ChoiceOne Leaders Retire
SPARTA, Mich.,—ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., and ChoiceOne Bank has announced the retirements of Heather Brolick, EVP Human Resources Officer; Lee Braford, SVP Chief Credit Officer; Shelly Childers, SVP Chief Information Officer; Steven DeVolder, SVP Senior Trust Officer and Robert Michel, SVP Operations Officer. “It is with sincere appreciation that we announce the retirements of Heather,…
F&M Bank Honors Jeff Johnson: 50 Years in Banking
GALESBURG , Ill.,—F&M Bank has congratulated Jeff Johnson on his 50th service anniversary on June 2nd. Johnson joined F&M Bank in 1975 as a Teller and currently serves as an Assistant Vice President, Support Specialist in Galesburg. Over the years, Jeff has held many positions including Personal Banker, Financial Assistant, Cashier, Service Manager I, Operations…
Northwest Transitions Board Leadership
COLUMBUS, Ohio,—Northwest Bancshares, Inc. has made changes to its board of directors as part of a leadership transition. As a result of his impending retirement from the board of directors in 2026, Timothy B. Fannin has stepped down as Board Chair, and has been succeeded by Vice Chair Timothy M. Hunter. Mr. Fannin joined the…