Fentura, Blackhawk name directors
Fentura Financial in Fenton, Mich., and Blackhawk Bancorp in Beloit, Wis., announced new directors. [Continue]
CrossFirst vice chair passes away
George F. Jones, Jr., 77, vice chair of CrossFirst Bankshares, passed away on May 21, the Leawood, Kan.-based company announced. [Continue]
Community banker takes his curiosity for a ride
Rich Jones wants his community to see him as a fun guy rather than a stuffy banker. To shape his persona, Jones, president and CEO of central Minnesota’s Randall State Bank, recruited a friend with a video camera to create “Around the Town,” a series of short documentaries highlighting community businesses, with Jones as raconteur. [Continue]
Nicolet names CFO
Phil Moore is joining Nicolet Bankshares and its subsidiary Nicolet Bank as chief financial officer, effective June 7. [Continue]
Old National names chief strategy officer
John Moran has rejoined Old National Bank in Evansville, Ind., as chief strategy officer. [Continue]
TS Banking Group names president
Kevin Forristall has been named president and chief credit officer of TS Banking Group in Treynor, Iowa. [Continue]
Gribben to lead First Citizens
Jeff Gribben has been named president of First Citizens Bank, Mason City, Iowa. He takes on the role from Marti Rodamaker. [Continue]
Burns joins Midwest BankCentre
Wes Burns has joined Midwest BankCentre in St. Louis, Mo., as senior vice president of community and economic development. [Continue]
Old National names community banking head
Christine Hobrough is joining Old National as head of community banking for the Evansville, Ind.-based company. [Continue]
FDIC names Chicago regional director
Gregory Bottone was named Chicago regional director for the FDIC, effective March 29, replacing John Conneely. [Continue]