Premier Bank is pleased to announce that Tammy Chmielewski has been promoted to Vice President, Retail District Manager serving the Bank’s Northwest Ohio retail district. Chmielewski has 28 years of banking experience. She joined the Premier family in 2020 as the Branch Manager of the Montpelier office and most recently served as the Branch Manager…
Premier Bank has pledged $10,000 to Defiance College. The funds will be used to support the 175th Anniversary Strengthening Defiance College Campaign. “Although tuition and fees are the primary source of revenue for the college, they do not fully cover the cost of a transformative Defiance College education,” explained Richanne Mankey, President, Defiance College. “Contributions…
Premier Bank recently donated a check for $5,000 to Wildcat Youth 32 Athletics. The funds will be used to renovate the youth baseball and softball field on Glenwood Avenue. “The ballpark on Glenwood has aged and diminished over many years of use. It is a vital asset to the youth teams for practices and games…
By: Anna Gurney, Education Specialist, Paulding SWCD The third annual GREEN Day, or Growing Resources for Environmental Exploration in Nature, was held on Friday, September 29th at the Black Swamp Nature Center, and the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the annual event for all the 5th graders in Paulding…
Premier Bank recently donated a check for $5,000 to the Bryan Area Foundation. The funds will be used for the Lincoln Park Inclusive Playground. “The Lincoln Park Inclusive Playground is being built to provide a place where children and families of all physical, mental and social abilities can learn, play and grow together,” explained Amy…
Premier Bank recently donated a check to United Way of Defiance County for $10,000. The funds will be used to sponsor the 2023 United Way of Defiance County Hot Air Balloon Festival. All funds raised at the event will benefit the United Way of Defiance County’s Community Engagement Center. “This year’s festival will be held…
Premier Bank recently donated a check to the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau for $2,500. The funds will be used to sponsor the City of Defiance’s bicentennial celebration. “The City of Defiance is celebrating a major milestone in 2023 – its Bicentennial! This year will be spent remembering our history, honoring our present and envisioning…
Premier Bank has awarded Amy Daeger, Senior Vice President, Director of Product Management, the sixth annual Jeff Vereecke Community Impact Award. The award is designed to honor one individual who shares in the Bank’s dedication and passion for spreading kindness, doing good deeds and making our communities stronger by demonstrating superior service to the community…
Premier Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Ty A. Otto as Vice President, Commercial Lender serving Williams county. Otto joins Premier Bank with over 25 years of commercial lending experience. He most recently worked as Vice President, Business Development for a community bank headquartered in Sherwood, OH. In his new role, Otto will…
Premier Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Chuck Lorenz as Senior Vice President, Director of Digital Technology. Lorenz brings with him over 26 years of industry experience in technology with his most recent 15 years coming from various positions at M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY. While at M&T, he led the online and…
Premier Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Craig Sciara as Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer. “Craig is an accomplished senior-level credit risk professional with extensive experience. He brings with him an exceptionally strong credit background, including experience in credit administration, credit adjudication and credit risk management,” said Gary Small, President & CEO,…
Defiance, OH (January 31, 2022) – Premier Bank has awarded Dawn Bales, Vice President, Private Banker, the fifth annual Jeff Vereecke Community Impact Award. The award is designed to honor one individual who shares in the Bank’s dedication and passion for spreading kindness, doing good deeds and making our communities stronger by demonstrating superior service…
Defiance, OH (June 17, 2021) – Premier Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Chance Brown as Branch Manager of the Napoleon North office. Brown brings with him 7 years of industry experience. He most recently served as Branch Manager of a regional bank headquartered in Columbus, OH. In his new role, Brown will…
