Dan Hale Promoted to Commercial Loan Officer
12.23.2021 -- William Oldford, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Michigan Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel (Dan) Hale to Commercial Loan Officer.
Hale joined Eastern Michigan Bank in January 2021 as a loan officer trainee. As a Commercial Loan Officer, he is currently serving business and agricultural customers across Sanilac and Huron Counties.
Prior to coming to Eastern, Dan worked as a Crop Scout for Nutrien Ag Solutions and a Sales Intern for LG Seeds. He is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management, a minor in agronomy, and a certificate in agricultural technology.
Dan is also actively involved in the local community, currently serving as a Young Farmers spokesperson for Michigan Farm Bureau and a junior varsity basketball coach for Sandusky High School.
Jasmine Williams Promoted to Commercial Loan Officer
11.16.2021 -- William Oldford, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Michigan Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jasmine Williams to Commercial Loan Officer.
Williams began her career at Eastern Michigan Bank in 2013 and has held various positions of increasing responsibility, including Credit Analyst (2016-2018), Senior Credit Analyst (2018 -2020), and Commercial Portfolio Officer (2020-2021) before being promoted to her current position.
In addition to her banking experience, Williams holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Walsh College with a major in finance. She is also a member of the Blue Water Young Professionals and the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.
Jasmine resides in Kimball Township with her husband.
Audra Levitte Promoted to Vice President
10.01.2021 -- William Oldford, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Michigan Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Human Resources Director Audra Levitte to Vice President.
Levitte joined the Eastern Michigan Bank team in May 2013 as Human Resources Director and was promoted to Assistant Vice President in September 2016. Prior to coming to Eastern, she worked as the Firm Administrator for McBride, Manley & Miller from 1995 to 2013.
Audra holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Ferris State University.
A native of the Croswell area, she currently lives in Lexington with her family.
Eastern Michigan Bank Welcomes Wendy Smith
8.24.2021 -- William Oldford, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Michigan Bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Wendy Smith as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of the Bank’s Fort Gratiot location. Wendy comes to Eastern with sixteen years’ experience in the local financial services industry. Most recently she served as Branch Manager of the Huntington Bank Port Huron Hancock location.
“We are excited to welcome Wendy,” commented Oldford. “Her extensive experience in business development in the Port Huron and Fort Gratiot market area make her an incredible asset to Eastern Michigan Bank and our continued approach of being a community bank lead by community leaders.”
A long time Port Huron area resident, Wendy studied business management at St. Clair County Community College. She is enthusiastic about community involvement and currently volunteers as a section chair for the United Way of St. Clair County, a member of the Blue Water Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassadors Committee, and a member of the National Association of Career Women.
Trish Davis Promoted to Assistant Vice President
8.13.2021 -- William Oldford, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Michigan Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Croswell Branch Manager Trishette (Trish) Davis to Assistant Vice President.
Trish has been a member of the Eastern Michigan Bank team for more than twenty years, starting her career in 2001 as a summer temp, then full time teller. She was promoted to Customer Service Representative in 2005, Assistant Branch Manager in 2010 and Branch Manager in 2013.
Trish holds an associate’s degree in general business from St. Clair County Community College and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Walsh College with a major in finance.
A resident of Croswell, she is active in her local community and currently serves as treasurer of the Croswell Fair Board and secretary of the Cros-Lex Eagles Auxiliary #4465.