Fifth Third reworks post-merger Chicago operations
Eric S. Smith, currently Chicago regional president of Fifth Third Bank, will transition to COO of the region once the merger with MB Financial closes. [Continue]
Peoples Bank names slate of business, real estate lenders
Bellingham, Wash.-based Peoples Bank announced the appointment of new commercial banking and real estate loan officers in King, Snohomish and Whatcom counties in Washington. [Continue]
Old National rolls out new Minnesota banking team
Indiana’s Old National Bank named three executives who joined it through recent deals to lead its operations in Minnesota. Jim Collins and Margaret Murphy joined after the 2017 Anchor Bank deal, and Matt Klein comes after the fall close of the KleinBank acquisition. [Continue]
Heartland names new head of commercial lending
David Prince was named executive vice president and head of commercial lending at Dubuque, Iowa-based Heartland Financial USA. He will join the company’s executive leadership team and report to President and CEO Bruce Lee. [Continue]
Webb named president of Village Bank
Aleesha Webb was named president of Village Bank, St. Francis, Minn., earlier this month. She is also vice chair of the bank’s board. [Continue]
Taylor joins Alerus as CRO
Karin Taylor joined Alerus Financial Corp., Grand Forks, N.D., as chief risk officer and executive vice president, effective Nov. 12. [Continue]
Johnson named EVP of operations at Banner
Kenneth W. Johnson was named executive vice president of operations for Banner Bank, Walla Walla, Wash., and a member of its executive management committee. [Continue]
Meta Financial names CEO
Brad Hanson has added the CEO title to his role as president of Meta Financial Group and MetaBank, both of Sioux Falls. He replaces J. Tyler Haahr. [Continue]
Blackhawk names chief financial officer
Mary King McGovern has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer of Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Blackhawk Bank, both of Beloit, Wis. [Continue]
Former head of IPL joins Old National Bank
Former Indianapolis Power and Light Company president and CEO Rafael Sanchez will join Evansville, Ind.-based Old National Bank on Nov. 26 as president of private banking. [Continue]