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Independent Bankers of America Awards Kelsey Bailey 40 under 40: 2025 Community Bank Leader

June 10, 2025

The Independent Bankers of America (ICBA) seventh annual 40 Under 40 community bank leaders awards in June shone a light on inspiring people who better their workplaces, offering thoughtful ideas for improved efficiencies, digital innovations, community involvement and more.

Kelsey Bailey, Vice President, Branch Administration Manager ensures First National Bank of Michigan (FNBM) gets the most out of every software program it uses. After FNBM completed a challenging core conversion, Kelsey made certain that all processes and procedures were updated to fully support the new core.

“This tremendous honor reflects the leadership, insight, and integrity Kelsey exercises in her role at FNBM,” stated Shaunna Padgett, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. “Efficiency is key to success in both back office and customer-facing activities. Kelsey creatively eliminates roadblocks and implements new technology to optimize operations for our Bank.”

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