U.S. Bank hires head of AI
U.S. Bank, Minneapolis, hired Tanushree Luke to lead artificial intelligence efforts at the company, where she will drive tech development within the bank’s innovation group and overall AI strategies. [Continue]
Columbia announces CEO succession plan
Hadley Robbins, president and CEO of Columbia Banking System in Tacoma, Wash., will retire on December 31 and be replaced by Clint Stein. [Continue]
Heritage names EVP, CMO
Steve Gahler has been named executive vice president, chief marketing officer of Heritage Bank, Olympia, Wash. [Continue]
Bell names Midwest regional mortgage leader
Gregg Gunn, an industry veteran with more than 25 years’ experience, has been appointed as vice president, Midwest Regional Manager at Bell Bank Mortgage. [Continue]
TS Banking names chief credit officer
Thomas Lilly was named chief credit officer for TS Banking Group, Treynor, Iowa, in early August. He joins the company from the same role at a New Mexico bank. [Continue]
Crown Bank names CFO
Paul Moen has joined Crown Bank, Edina, Minn., as chief financial officer. He has more than 35 years of financial expertise in the banking industry. [Continue]
Bank First names CRO, SVPs
Sue Loken has joined Bank First, Manitowoc, Wis., as chief risk officer., and Dennis Tienor and Jeff Zimmerlee were both promoted to senior vice presidents. [Continue]
Sound Community names SVP of HR
Erin Nicolaus has joined Seattle-based Sound Community Bank as senior vice president, human resources & talent management. [Continue]
Larsen named president/CEO of United Bankers’ Bank
Dwight R. Larsen has been named president and CEO of United Bankers’ Bank, Bloomington, Minn., along with its holding company, United Bankers’ Bancorporation, Inc. Larsen has more than 30 years of experience in bank management, regulatory affairs and education. [Continue]
Midland CFO departs
Stephen Erickson has left his position as chief financial officer at Midland States Bancorp, Inc., to take another role at a Michigan financial institution, the Effingham, Ill.-based company announced. [Continue]