Pontiac Bancorp makes promotions at annual meeting

Pontiac Daily Leader
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A Resolution of Appreciation was presented to J. Collins Miller center at the annual Pontiac Bancorp, Inc., meeting of shareholders recently. Miller served on the Pontiac Bancorp, Inc. and Bank of Pontiac boards since 2003. With Miller are John Marshall (left) and Bill Kauffman.
A Resolution of Appreciation was presented to J. Collins Miller center at the annual Pontiac Bancorp, Inc., meeting of shareholders recently. Miller served on the Pontiac Bancorp, Inc. and Bank of Pontiac boards since 2003. With Miller are John Marshall (left) and Bill Kauffman.

Pontiac Bancorp, Inc., experienced another year of strong financial performance in 2021, according to President and CEO Bill Kauffman, at its annual meeting.

The Pontiac Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Bank of Pontiac, meeting was held recently at Pontiac Township High School.

During his address, Kauffman reported to stockholders that “the bank experienced an exceptional year in 2021 with the addition of First Farmers State Bank and the continued benefits of the SBA Paycheck Protection Program.

“The acquisition of First Farmers State Bank played a large part in the growth that was experienced in 2021, as total assets increased to $964,026,248 and loans increased to $553,621,204. The bank and its staff are ready for whatever lies ahead as asset quality and capital levels remain strong.”

Kauffman also announced the promotion of Bank of Pontiac employees. Mark Donovan was promoted to president; John Marshall, executive vice president, Senior Trust Officer; Bob Meiner, executive vice president, Chief Operations Officer; Chris Clement, executive vice president, Chief Ag Services and Information Officer & Assistant Trust Officer; Michelle Schultz, senior vice president, Chief Financial Officer; Joe Conroy, senior vice president, Chief Lending Officer; Nicolle Albrecht, vice president, lending; Rhys Meiner, vice president, lending; Patty Densmore, assistant auditor; Mary Beth White, assistant vice president, lending; Daniel Corrigan, assistant vice president, lending; and Rebecca Lee, assistant vice president, lending.

The meeting marked the retirement of Chairman J. Collins Miller. John Marshall presented Miller with a framed Resolution of Appreciation. Miller served on the boards of Pontiac Bancorp and Bank of Pontiac. He has been director since 2003 and chairman since 2018. Marshall thanked Miller for sharing his knowledge over the years and for the strong commitment he has shown to the success of the bank.

In his address, Miller thanked the directors, stockholders, staff and customers for contributing to the success of Pontiac Bancorp, Inc. He commended the bank management team and staff, saying, “I would like to thank our senior executive team, management and staff for their outstanding efforts during, not only this year, but for all of the years I have had the privilege and honor to serve on this Board of Directors.

“I would also like to thank my fellow board members for their support. We’ve had a solid year, the conditions are favorable, and the bank is well-positioned to continue to prosper in the future. I look forward to the years ahead with confidence in the great staff that Bank of Pontiac has across all of the branches. Together, we are better.”

Bank of Pontiac officers who recently received promotions were, from left to right, Joe Conroy, Bill Kauffman, John Marshall, Patty Densmore, Michelle Schultz, Mark Donovan, Chris Clement, and Bob Meiner. Not pictured are Nicolle Albrecht, Rhys Meiner, Mary Beth White, Daniel Corrigan and Rebecca Lee.
Bank of Pontiac officers who recently received promotions were, from left to right, Joe Conroy, Bill Kauffman, John Marshall, Patty Densmore, Michelle Schultz, Mark Donovan, Chris Clement, and Bob Meiner. Not pictured are Nicolle Albrecht, Rhys Meiner, Mary Beth White, Daniel Corrigan and Rebecca Lee.

At the organizational meeting held after the meeting of stockholders, the election and re-election of directors and officers took place. Directors re-elected or newly elected to the Pontiac Bancorp & Bank of Pontiac boards were Bill Kauffman, CEO & Chairman of the Board; Mark Donovan, Courtney Farrell, Daniel Gschwendtner, Stuart Hoselton, John Marshall, Mark Steffen and Douglas Swartz.

Pontiac Bancorp officers re-elected or newly elected were Bill Kauffman, CEO & Chairman; John Marshall, president; Mark Donovan, vice president; Chris Clement, secretary; and Michelle Schultz, treasurer.

Officers re-elected or newly elected for Bank of Pontiac were Bill Kauffman, CEO & Chairman; Mark Donovan, president; John Marshall, executive vice president, Senior Trust Officer; Bob Meiner, executive vice president, Chief Operations Officer; Chris Clement, executive vice president, Chief Ag Services and Information Officer & Assistant Trust Officer; Doug Durham, senior vice president, Chief Risk Officer; Jeffrey Woodard, senior vice president, branch manager of Bloomington; Michelle Schultz, senior vice president, Chief Financial Officer; Joseph Conroy, senior vice president, Chief Lending Officer; Tina Trevino, vice president, Chief Investment Officer & Asset Liability Analyst; Amy Brummel, vice president, Chief Credit Officer; Kate Fortner, vice president, Chief Retail Banking Officer; Jim Rebholz, vice president and branch manager of Odell Bank; Troy Harms, vice president of Real Estate Lending and branch manager of Bluestem Bank (Forrest); Diane Jensen, vice president and branch manager of Dwight Bank; John Bowman, vice president of Information Technology; Jean Rabe, vice president of lending and branch manager of Bluestem Bank (Fairbury); Andrew Weber, vice president of lending; Nathan Wenger, vice president of Ag Services; Ann Scholtes, vice president, marketing; Seth McCoy, vice president, Loan Administration; Steven Timmermann, vice president, lending; Brenda Henderson, vice president, assistant BSA Officer; Michael Turner, vice president, Ag Lending; John Mendoza, vice president, Commercial Lending; Nicolle Albrecht, vice president, lending; Rhys Meiner, vice president, lending; David Hammer, trust officer; Carla Corrie, trust officer; Katie Duffy, assistant trust officer; Karley Mrozek, assistant trust officer; Jenn Ullrich, assistant vice president, branch manager of Coal City Bank; Becki Lanzara, assistant vice president, branch manager of First Farmers Bank (Delavan); Amy Crump, assistant vice president, branch manager of First Farmers Bank (Minier); Brian Davis, assistant vice president, lending; Mary Beth White, assistant vice president, lending; Daniel Corrigan, assistant vice president, lending; Rebecca Lee, assistant vice president, lending; Colton Fieldman, loan officer; and Ryan Gillis, CRA Officer.

Advisory Directors re-appointed or newly appointed for the Odell & Dwight Banks were: Mark Donovan, Thomas Doran, Jeanne Gernentz, Diane Jensen, John Marshall, Daniel Mehochko, Bob Meiner, and Jim Rebholz.

Advisory Directors re-appointed or newly appointed for the Bluestem Banks were: Mark Donovan, Rob Duffy, Troy Harms, John Marshall, Bob Meiner, Jean Rabe, and Nathan Wenger.

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