article thumbnail

Ohio mutual lines up deal for southern Virginia bank

American Banker

First Mutual Holding has agreed to buy Martinsville First Savings Bank, which will retain its charter, brand and management team.

Ohio 31
article thumbnail

First Defiance rebrand to reflect recently closed merger

American Banker

The Ohio company, which bought United Community Financial in February, will start operating as Premier Bank later this summer.

Ohio 46
article thumbnail

The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. Goes to Frank Sorrentino of Connect One Bank , who humorously and insightfully defined his bank’s move into Florida as the “6th Borough of New York.”. merges with Lakeland Bancorp.

Community 216