Pathfinder CFO Retires, Successor Named
OSWEGO, N.Y., — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. has announced Walter F. Rusnak, CPA, 70, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire from the role after a career spanning more than forty years in finance effective June 28, 2024. Justin K. Bigham, CPA, 50, has been named to succeed Rusnak as Senior Vice President, Chief…
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Independent Adds to Commercial Team
LIVONIA, Mich. — Rory Jaynes and Susan Misajlovski have both been named Independent Bank Vice President, Commercial Banker for the Southeast Michigan market. Rory Jaynes has 21 years of banking experience, including previous roles in commercial lending and business banking. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Business Administration…
County National Promotes Five
HILLSDALE, Mich., — County National Bank has promoted five team members, according to Joseph R. Williams, President and CEO. Ida Barnett has been promoted to Assistant Vice President – Electronic Banking Officer. Ida joined CNB in 1998 and has 35 years of experience in financial services. She is an Accredited ACH Professional, and her current…
Anderson to Retire from QCR
MOLINE, Ill., — QCR Holdings, Inc. has announced the retirement of John H. Anderson, Chief Deposit Officer of QCRH and Chief Executive Officer of QCRH’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Quad City Bank and Trust Company, effective January 2025. As a leader in the Quad Cities banking industry for 40 years, John Anderson has spent the past…
Associated Names Schiros Analytics Chief
GREEN BAY, Wis., — Associated Banc-Corp has expanded its product and marketing leadership team with the addition of Chun Schiros as senior vice president, chief analytics officer. Schiros will focus on enhancing the bank’s ability to access and use data effectively and efficiently to attract, deepen and retain customer relationships across all lines of business,…
First National Plans Leadership Succession
KALAMAZOO, Mich., — First National Bank of Michigan has unveiled its strategic leadership succession plan effective mid Q2 2024. Chief Operating Officer Cindy Kole and Chief Credit Officer Steve Piper will be transitioning to advisory roles within the Bank. Cindy Kole, whose banking career spans 49 years, has been instrumental in shaping FNBM during her…
Meridian Names McDermott SVP, Commercial Lending
MALVERN, Pa., — Meridian Bank has appointed Christopher E. McDermott Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. He will join other members of the Meridian Commercial Lending Team in serving business customers in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Chris began his long banking career right out of high school. He started as a clerk at Girard Bank and…
Wayne Promotes Baker, Polley, Adds Kennedy
HONESDALE, Pa., — Wayne Bank has promoted John Baker to Senior Vice President, Jamie Polley to Payroll Officer and has added Deborah Kennedy as Vice President and PA Retail Banking Market Manager, according to Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank John Baker joined Wayne Bank in 2010 and currently serves as…
First State Bank Promotes Three
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich., — First State Bank, has promoted three to its executive leadership team. Mike Ohlrich has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer, April Matalavy has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Amy Persyn has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Mike Ohlrich joined First…
1st State Bank Adds Proctor as VP
SAGINAW, Mich., — Jeffrey Proctor has been named 1st State Bank Vice President, Business Lender, according to Jim Milroy, President and Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Proctor will work with local businesses throughout Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties, providing expertise and guidance throughout their business loan process and beyond. With 25 years of broad…