Peter G. Gurt to Join S&T Board
INDIANA, Pa., S&T Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for S&T Bank, has announced Peter Gurt will join its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement, Gurt brings a wealth of strategic competency to S&T’s board. “I am personally delighted to welcome Peter to our board. His leadership…
Great Lake Banker MagazineWest Bank Wins Communicator Awards For ‘Standing Strong’ Video
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, — The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts has named West Bank as a winner of an Award of Excellence (Financial Services) and an Award of Distinction (Corporate Image) for the bank’s new video, Standing Strong, during their 30th Annual Communicator Awards event in New York. This video, narrated by actor…
BofA Names Drew Slocum as Wisconsin President
MILWAUKEE, — Bank of America has named Drew Slocum president of Bank of America Wisconsin. Slocum will lead the Wisconsin market and will be responsible for connecting clients, teammates and communities to the bank’s eight lines of businesses and the full power of Bank of America. Slocum joined Bank of America in 2006 and has…
John Wendling Retires from The State Bank
FENTON, Mich., — The State Bank has announced the retirement of John Wendling, Vice President and Business Development Officer, after a remarkable 51 years of dedicated service in the banking industry. John’s extensive career, marked by his kindness, passion, and unparalleled expertise, has enriched the lives of countless customers, colleagues, and community members. John began…
OCB Promotes Homeister to VP Role
OREGON, Wis., — One Community Bank promoted Brenda Homeister to Vice President, Manager of Commercial Loan Administration. “Brenda joined the Organization in September of 2021 and has been instrumental in the development and evolution of the Commercial Loan Administration Division, enhancing procedures and processes as well as building and strengthening relationships within the Commercial Credit…
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…
Norwood 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…