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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

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SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. April Clobes, President/CEO, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (East Lansing, Mich.). It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. The Generational War Award.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Under Stuart’s leadership over the past 17 years, OnPoint has gone from under $2 billion in assets to knocking on the door of $10 billion, all while becoming the most recognized financial brand in the Portland market and achieving some of the industry’s best profitability in 2023. Sounds like a cool strategy to build a smarter bank.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

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At-large director Doug Ouellette, Chief community banking officer, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Grand Rapids, Mich. We are also challenged with ever-increasing cybersecurity threats and CFPB overreach that need to be assessed and addressed. Q: Are there any other opportunities you’d like to highlight?

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15 Minutes With—Kaarin

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Long: Manitowoc is conveniently located along the shores of Lake Michigan, and we’re centrally situated between Green Bay and Sheboygan. So it alleviates some of the surprises that may come along in lending. Cash Management Relationship Manager. for the $745 Million-Asset. Investors Community Bank in Manitowoc, Wis.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

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BNC shareholders got a terrific premium, a 47% dividend increase, and a continued leadership role for Richard D. Credit Union Merger of the Year – Goes to Lake Michigan Credit Union and its CEO Sandy Jelinski for acquiring Florida-based community bank Encore. The Real “Lending” Stock Award – Goes to longtime player LendingTree.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

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And Partners CEO John Janclaes helped put Kony on the market map in mid-size shops, even keynoting Kony’s conference with a leadership book in tow. The digital banking provider helped implement digital competitiveness against big banks that Partners sought. It looked effortless, but ecosystem alignment like that takes real work. .

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