Chris Flann Promoted to Commercial Loan Manager
In May 2023, Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer Christopher Flann was promoted to Vice President, Commercial Loan Manager.
Chris became a member of the Eastern Michigan Bank team in 2012, bringing with him an extensive background in commercial lending. Among his many contributions, Chris has been instrumental in developing the Bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program. In his new role, he will manage the Bank’s commercial loan officers and work with them to continue building business in our market area.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Finance from Western Michigan University and a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University. He is also actively involved in the local community, and currently serves as Treasurer, Director, and member of the Finance and Governance Committee for the Blue Water Chamber of Commerce; member of the Board of Trustees for McLaren Hospital Port Huron; and member of the Emerge Fund Review Panel for the Economic Development Alliance (EDA) of St. Clair County
Eastern Michigan Bank Welcomes Donna Sears
Donna Sears joined Eastern Michigan Bank in August 2023 as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager. Donna comes to us with more than thirty years of experience in the local banking industry, most recently serving as the Branch Manager of Huntington Bank’s Marine City location. In addition to her banking background, she is active in the local community, serving as a board member of the Marine City Scholarship Foundation and a board member and past President of the Marine City Rotary.
Donna will be managing Eastern Michigan Bank’s new Marine City location, scheduled to open in mid-2024. Her extensive knowledge of the local market will undoubtedly be invaluable in establishing our presence there