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

LANSING, MI-First National Bank of Michigan announces the addition of Dan Montes as Vice President, Relationship Manager. He will work out of the Lansing office at 101 S. Washington Square. “We are pleased to welcome Dan Montes to our commercial lending team,” said First National Bank of Michigan Market President, Patty Barnas. “Dan has over … Continue reading

KALAMAZOO, MI, May 13, 2021. Kalamazoo based First National Bank of Michigan appointed Bill Manns to its Board of Directors. Mr. Manns is the President & CEO of Bronson Healthcare. In addition to joining the Board, he will also serve on the compensation committee. “Bills leadership experience, combined with his commitment to the Kalamazoo and … Continue reading

GRAND RAPIDS, MI-First National Bank of Michigan (FNBM) today announced Mike Hollander, a proven commercial banking leader, has been appointed by the Banks Board of Directors as Market President of their Grand Rapids Bank. As Market President, Hollander will oversee the Banks growth and operations in that market. Hollander has over 18 years experience in … Continue reading

KALAMAZOO, MI-The Board of Directors of First National Bank of Michigan, a community bank with branches in West and Mid-Michigan recently announced the promotion of two key members of the Banks executive team, Cindy Kole and Steve Piper, effective immediately. Cindy Kole was promoted to Executive Vice President, following her accomplishments as Senior Vice President, … 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