June 27, 2023—First National Bank of Michigan appointed Rachel Michaud to its Board of Directors effective June 16, 2023.

“We are pleased to welcome Rachel to the First National Bank of Michigan Board,” said Daniel Bitzer, President & CEO of First National Bank of Michigan. “Rachel’s extensive experience in Real Estate, Commercial Construction, Marketing, Sales and Management will be invaluable to FNBM as we continue to grow our business and pursue our mission to serve our local communities.”

Ms. Michaud, 52, is the Vice President of Gillespie Group headquartered in Lansing, MI. Her responsibilities include oversight of all day-to-day business operations of Gillespie Group, all leases, overall asset management and equity services. Rachel is a current member of the Wharton Center Advisory Council and serves as a member of the Lansing Board of Water and Light General Manager’s Roundtable. Additionally, she has worked with multiple groups such as March of Dimes, McLaren Foundation (as a Board Member), Women’s CEO Network, Capital Area Women & Lifestyle Editorial Board and Volunteers of America. Rachel was recognized in 2022 as a Notable Women in Construction, Design & Architecture by CRAIN’S Detroit Business.

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