Madison, Wis.-based Capitol Bank hired Nick Inman as vice president of credit. Inman has more than 16 years of banking experience. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and completed the Graduate School of Banking in 2021. Inman has RMA Credit Risk Certification. “[Inman’s] experience, technical acumen and knowledge will play … Read more
Grand Forks, N.D.-based Alerus hired Paul Schuster as senior vice president and director of mortgage. Schuster, based in the $3.7 billion bank’s Minnetonka, Minn., office, is a seasoned mortgage lender with more than 30 years of experience in both independent and bank settings. Prior to joining Alerus, he served as the divisional vice president of … Read more
Anthony Ahern and John Buelow joined the board of directors of Fond du Lac, Wis.-based National Exchange Bank & Trust. Ahern is president and chief operating officer for Minneapolis-based fire protection company J.F. Ahern Co. He has a bachelor’s degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis. Buelow joined marine engine manufacturer Mercury Marine in … Read more
Green Bay, Wis.-based Associated Bank recently expanded its Chicago-based commercial banking team by hiring six executives. The bank hired Phil Chen and Jamillah Pointer as senior vice presidents and relationship managers. Chen has a decade of commercial banking experience. He previously worked with the Bank of China, leading the institution’s Midwest-based mid/large corporate team. Chen … Read more
Oregon, Wis.-based One Community Bank promoted Bill Borchers to senior vice president of loan servicing and construction. Borchers joined the $1.6 billion bank in 2017. He has nearly four decades of experience in banking, and has been involved with the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association. “I love the culture here and look forward to continuously serving … Read more
Hillsdale, Mich.-based County National Bank announced several promotions, including: Rachael Carpenter to vice president, senior wealth management operations officer. Carpenter, who joined the bank last year as an assistant vice president, is a CPA with a dozen years of banking experience, including in wealth management and as a financial controller in community banking. Abba Reeve … Read more
A leadership succession plan is underway at Bloomington, Ill.-based HBT Financial. Effective May 24, Heartland Bank Chair and CEO Fred Drake will transition to executive chair of both the bank and its holding company, HBT Financial, Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer J. Lance Carter will become president and CEO of both $4.1 billion HBT … Read more
Chris Frederick was named president and CEO of Corydon, Ind.-based First Harrison Bank. Joshua Stevens was named CFO of both First Harrison and its holding company, First Capital, Inc. Frederick, 55, previously served as CFO of both the $1.15 billion, southern Indiana-based bank and holding company. He’s been affiliated with First Harrison since 1990. First … Read more
Marion, Ill.-based Banterra Bank hired Joe Gliosci Jr. as senior banker for southern Illinois. Gliosci has served in regional executive roles since 2005, most recently as Illinois region president for Legence Bank, Benton, Ill. He has a Bachelor of Business degree from Western Illinois University, Macomb, and took extended financial courses at Montana State University, … Read more
Prevail Bank promoted Vinny Ritchay to vice president of commercial credit in Wisconsin Rapids. Ritchay, who graduated with a business administration degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, has a dozen years of credit experience. “He has a great work ethic, and we feel he has earned this opportunity to continue to further his career,” … Read more