KALAMAZOO, MI- First National Bank of Michigan is pleased to announce Cindy Kole, Executive Vice President & COO, was recently named a 2021 Notable Women in Banking award honoree by Crains. The award celebrates Michigan women banking executives who make a significant impact within their organization and the communities where they live and work. “I … Continue reading

Shaunna Padgett, First National Bank of Michigan Vice President, Strategic & Operating Manager was awarded the Community Bankers of Michigan 2020 Rising Star Award on September 23rd at their annual conference. The Rising Star Award was established by the Community Bankers of Michigan in 2019 to recognize an outstanding banker, whose involvement and dedication signifies … Continue reading

KALAMAZOO, MI, June 1, 2020-The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), today unveiled its annual 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders list. The award recognizes the nation’s up-and-coming community bank innovators and influencers who represent the future of the industry. Shaunna Padgett, Vice President, Strategic & Operating Manager at First National Bank of Michigan … Continue reading

Michigan community banks received recognition in a recent article in Crain’s Detroit Business. The full article is in the PDF below. Michigan community banks played role far outstripping their size in Paycheck Protection Program