Marcus Kole,  Commercial Relationship Manager, was promoted to Vice President. Kole joined First National Bank of Michigan in 2018. He has over 10 years of banking experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and a master’s degree in athletic administration, both from Western Michigan University. Kole currently serves as a board member of Junior Achievement, previously coached basketball at K College, and Saint Mary’s college and served  as a volunteer for the YMCA and United Way.

Eric French, Branch Assistant at the downtown Kalamazoo branch was promoted to Officer. French joined First National Bank of Michigan in February of 2023. He has over 19 years of retail and commercial banking experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Western Michigan University. French enjoys volunteering in his community serving as Treasurer for the Portage Girls Club Lacrosse team, coaching at the West Portage Little League, and regularly volunteering at the Portage elementary schools.

Jerry Hinga, Branch Assistant at the Woodbridge office was promoted to Officer.  Hinga joined First National Bank of Michigan in 2016. He has over 35 years’ experience in banking,  attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and has completed several banking courses. Jerry serves on the Bank’s DEI committee.