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Independent Bank adding commercial banking office

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Independent Bank is expanding its west Michigan footprint by adding a commercial banking office in downtown Holland.  The bank office will be at 151 Central Ave., Suite 100. Holland-based employees will have an average of nearly 30 years in commercial lending, the bank said. “We are combining experienced lenders with local decision-making … Read more

Pasch new market president at Red Wing Merchants Bank

Tom Pasch has been named market president for Merchants Bank in Red Wing.  “Tom is a great addition to our already amazing team in Red Wing,” said North Region President Dan Massett. “His background, integrity, emphasis on relationship-based banking and leadership skills truly align with our culture and the strategic focus here at Merchants.” Pasch … Read more

First Business Bank welcomes Krutza as VP

Madison, Wis.-based First Business Bank has welcomed Matt Krutza as vice president-director of private wealth and wealth advisor.  Krutza has more than 12 years of experience in finance, through investment management, private banking, and financial and estate planning. He has earned a number of designations, including as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor. He has a … Read more

Bangasser assumes senior VP role at Dacotah Bank

Dave Bangasser has assumed the role of senior vice president, chief banking officer for Aberdeen, S.D.-based Dacotah Bank.  Bangasser has been in community banking for 40 years, including at Western Bank in Sioux Falls; small business banking at American National Bank in St. Paul; Finstar Bank of Minnesota and Heritage National Bank in North St. … Read more