ChoiceOne Bank Welcomes William Bruinsma, Brandon Hayes, Bonnie Potter

Posted by Austin Schippers on Jun 13, 2022 2:29:44 PM

ChoiceOne Bank is pleased to welcome William (Bill) Bruinsma, Vice President Commercial Loan Officer, Brandon Hayes, Vice President Commercial Loan Officer and Bonnie Potter, Mortgage Loan Officer.

“We are pleased to welcome Bill, Brandon and Bonnie to our loan teams,” said ChoiceOne CEO Kelly Potes. “These three loan officers have extensive experience in their fields and will play a significant role in our continued growth in West and Southeast Michigan.”

William (Bill) Bruinsma, Vice President Commercial Loan Officer

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Topics: Commercial Loans, Marketing, community, ChoiceOne Bank, leadership, New Hires

ChoiceOne’s Alex Shoemaker Named in 14 Under 40 in Faces of the Future

Posted by Austin Schippers on May 4, 2022 4:49:04 PM

ChoiceOne Bank is pleased to announce Vice President, Commercial & Medical Loan Officer Alex Shoemaker has been named one of the 14 Under 40 in The County Press Progress Edition 2022. This honor recognizes the Faces of the Future in Lapeer County that demonstrate progress.

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Topics: Commercial Loans, Press Release, Awards, leadership

ChoiceOne Bank Announces New Leadership Positions

Posted by Jennifer Rynberg on Aug 6, 2021 7:30:00 AM

ChoiceOne Bank is pleased to announce the leadership positions of Rob Jamula, Paul DeBono, Alexander Shoemaker, Celeste Spivey, Paul Williams, Kody Faulk, and MarkAnthony Martin.

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Topics: Commercial Loans, Press Release, ChoiceOne Bank, promotions, leadership

ChoiceOne Bank Announces Leadership Promotion, Commercial Lenders

Posted by Jennifer Rynberg on May 12, 2021 12:00:00 PM

ChoiceOne Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Matthew Ankley, and welcome Jim Carney, Craig Oosterhouse and Nate VanderWoude.

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Topics: Commercial Loans, Press Release, ChoiceOne Bank, promotions, leadership

$3M in Grants to Help Small Businesses Weather the Cold

Posted by Kylie Thompson on Nov 16, 2020 1:17:35 PM

In these unprecedented times, we've all found new ways to adjust, new ways to work, and new ways to provide service and help where we can. ChoiceOne Bank is pleased to share the news below with you provided by the Small Business Association of Michigan. Please see their latest news in the press release below. 

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Topics: Commercial Loans, community, Small Business Banking, COVID

A Coffee Break with Trish Brown: An Interview

Posted by Kylie Thompson on Oct 16, 2019 11:42:33 AM

From Bank Teller to Commercial Lending Officer and everything in between, Trish Brown has many accomplishments in her 20+ years of working for ChoiceOne Bank. The everything-in-between includes marrying her husband, loving and parenting her two kids (and fur baby), continuing her education in banking, and helping the bank win awards for a dedication to serving the underserved…But most recently; receiving the Rising Star Award by the Community Bankers of Michigan (CBM).

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Topics: Commercial Loans, community, Awards, Interview, TrishBrown

ChoiceOne Bank Promotes Patricia Brown to VP Commercial Lending Officer

Posted by Frank Acosta on Jun 18, 2018 5:07:11 PM

ChoiceOne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Patricia Brown to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. 

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Topics: Commercial Loans

Grand Rapids Living: Popcorn and a Third Generation Family Business

Posted by Mike Burns on Nov 17, 2017 3:32:37 PM

My name is Mike Burns and I am the Sales Manager for Grand Rapids Popcorn Co. My brother Tony and I are the third generation of family members to work at Grand Rapids Popcorn Co. When ChoiceOne Bank contacted Grand Rapids Popcorn to create a guest blog post I was excited. A chance to share my company with many other business professionals is awesome!

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Topics: Commercial Loans

Grand Rapids Living: Retiree turns Entrepreneur

Posted by Kylie Thompson on Oct 18, 2017 10:24:00 AM

An interview with Jeff Zack, founder and owner of Z Supply LLC

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Topics: Living in Grand Rapids, Commercial Loans

Grand Rapids Living: Creative Studio Promotions

Posted by Hayden Keifer, Creative Studio Promotions on Aug 29, 2017 8:53:07 AM

What is that exciting and unique idea you have burning in your mind? Is it an invention? Is it a way you can help others? Whatever you are passionate about, you can make a difference in West Michigan. The vibrant business-sphere of West Michigan flows through every corner, creating exciting opportunities for growth, but how can we keep entrepreneurial spirit alive in West Michigan and sustain the rapid growth?

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Topics: Living in Grand Rapids, Commercial Loans