Midland States announces CEO succession plan
Jeffrey G. Ludwig replaces Leon J. Holschbach as CEO of Midland States Bancorp, Effingham, Ill. Holschbach remains vice chair. [Continue]
Coastal Community names chief HR officer
Erika Heer has joined Coastal Financial Corporation, Everett, Wash., as executive vice president and chief human resources officer. [Continue]
Independence in Kentucky names new president
Jacob Reid was promoted to president of Independence Bank, Owensboro, Ky., earlier this month. He is the third generation of his family to helm the $2.3 billion bank. [Continue]
Rine replaces Hagedorn at UMB
UMB veteran Jim Rine, who has more than two decades with the Kansas City, Mo., company, has replaced Mike Hagedorn as president and CEO of UMB Bank. [Continue]
Nistler to lead Rochester locations for Merchants
Dan Nistler has been promoted to Rochester market president at Winona, Minn.-based Merchants Bank, according to regional president Dan Massett. [Continue]
Stevens departs Wells Fargo
Lisa Stevens, regional banking executive for the Western Region, has decided to leave Wells Fargo after a 29-year career. She will depart in late October. [Continue]
Meilstrup named president at LCNB
Eric J. Meilstrup is taking over the reins as president at LCNB National Bank in Lebanon, Ohio. Previously, he was executive vice president with the bank. [Continue]
NICB names Yost’s successor
J. Eric Hallman, 57, has been hired as president and CEO of the Nebraska Independent Community Bankers effective Jan. 1, 2019. Hallman will succeed Kurt Yost, who earlier this year had announced his intention to retire from NICB on Dec. 31. [Continue]
Urbina replaces Robinson as CEO at BankIowa
Alison Urbina is adding the CEO title to her duties as president at BankIowa, Independence. She replaces Rob Robinson, who will remain vice chair. [Continue]
Briggs elected chair of Indiana Bankers
Andrew J. Briggs has been elected 2019 chairman of the board of directors of the Indiana Bankers Association. His term begins Jan. 1. [Continue]