Bryan Gerlach joined Durand, Wis.-based Security Financial Bank as CFO.  A CPA, Gerlach has more than 15 years of banking experience, including as a CFO.  Gerlach has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He’s completed programs through the Graduate School of Banking and Harvard Business School.   “[Gerlach] is a positive addition to … Read more

Scot Thompson joined Marshfield, Wis.-based Forward Bank as vice president/senior business development leader. A banker with more than 35 years of experience, Thompson has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Interstate Business College.  “I’ve maintained connections with members of the Forward team, since a few of us worked together years ago and we stay … Read more

Merrillville, Ind.-based Centier Bank named Armon Curd as senior vice president and director of its Client Contact Center. Curd most recently served as executive vice president of customer experience at DC Water, a drinking water provider in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion.   “I love working with people and enriching the … Read more

Carmel, Ind.-based Merchants Bank of Indiana hired Karin Cook as vice president, treasury management officer. Cook has nearly two decades of experience in banking, most recently as VP, banking center manager for the National Bank of Indianapolis. She has a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University, Muncie, Ind.  “We are eager to welcome [Cook] to … Read more

Marquette, Mich.-based Range Bank promoted Kim Kaura to vice president, mortgage loan officer and Joel Benson to business banking officer. Kaura has worked at the bank for 23 years. A graduate of Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Benson has been with the $1.01 billion bank for nearly five years.  “Their consistent focus on customer service and … Read more

Peter Morrison was named president/CEO of Winnebago, Ill.-based Foresight Financial Group. Morrison has served in those roles on an interim basis since last October following the retirement of Rex Entsminger.  “Following a comprehensive search, the Board of Directors are confident in the continued leadership [Morrison] has demonstrated,” said Chair Bob Stenstrom. “This, coupled with his … Read more

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

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