KCSB In The News & COMMUNITY
KCSB Honors Anthony Poehlman, Deanna Gerow
KCSB is pleased to announce the recipients of two coveted annual awards. Anthony R. Poehlman was chosen as the recipient of the 2023 Ken Krum Employee of the Year Award. Deanna L. Gerow was selected as the recipient of the 2023 LeeRoy M. Angell Directors Award. “As we...
Employee Spotlight – Taylor Johnson
Hi, I am Taylor Johnson, Operations Clerk, the face behind the voice when you call about your banking questions. In 2022, I commenced my Journey at KCSB as a Teller, and I dedicated over a year to this role. Recently, I transitioned to the positions of Operations...
5 Advantages to Getting a Self-Build Construction Loan in the Fall
Fall is a time when people start winding down and moving more activities indoors. Holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas start to fill our thoughts and the retail centers. It’s also an ideal time tp get a Self-Build Construction Loan. Here are...
KCSB Promotes Makenzie (Kenzie) Cail to Officer
KCSB is pleased to announce the promotion of Vicksburg Branch Manager Makenzie (Kenzie) Cail to an Officer of the Bank. “It is a pleasure to announce the promotion of Kenzie to an Officer of our Bank,” said KCSB President and CEO Scott Hines. “Kenzie embodies what we...
KCSB Volunteers Spread Joy Before Vicksburg’s Movies in the Park
By Makenzie (Kenzie) Cail Branch Manager, Vicksburg Office As the local community bank, now for 115 years, KCSB has always been focused on the families and businesses in the communities we serve. We believe giving back to our communities helps keep our neighborhoods...
September Spotlight for Julia Rozeboom
Meet Julia Rozeboom as she celebrates her 25th Anniversary with KCSB. Since joining KCSB 25 years ago, Julia has seen many changes at the Bank. “I started my career at KCSB in September 1998 as the Statement Clerk,” said Julia. “When statements were no longer printed...
What Do You Need to Get a Small Business Loan?
April 28 to May 4 is National Small Business Week. Here’s What You Need to Get a Small Business Loan By Jerry Kroetsch AVP, Commercial Lending Officer Building a business oftentimes takes a little help. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or an entrepreneur with...
KCSB Remembers Great Leader, Mentor Jim MacPhee
Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB) remembers their great leader and mentor James (Mac) MacPhee. Mac passed on September 11, 2020, after his brave yearlong battle with brain cancer. “As we celebrate our 115th Anniversary as a community bank, we have to recognize our...
How to Get a Self-Build Construction Loan
A Self-Build Construction Loan is unique in the lending arena because it’s hard to find a bank that will allow for self-building within their construction loans. Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB) has one of the most flexible Self-Build Construction Loan programs in...
President and CEO D. Scott Hines Reflects on 20th Anniversary
It’s hard to believe that I have been in banking for 36 years. It seems like a short time ago, but now 20 years have passed since talking with Jim MacPhee about a possible move to KCSB. I had been working for First National Bank of Three Rivers for 16 years and had...
Stephanie Chapin Celebrates 45 Year Anniversary
Meet Stephanie Chapin, Loan Clerk for Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB). As KCSB celebrates 115 years as the community bank, Stephanie reflects on her 45th Anniversary with the Bank. “I began my career with KCSB in Bookkeeping in 1977 while I was a Senior in High...
Business Plans Promote Financial Wellbeing
Just as you need a blueprint to build a home, it’s a wise entrepreneur who uses a blueprint to build their business. In business – your blueprint is your business plan. And your business plan will help guide you in creating, maintaining and growing your business. Most...
7 Reasons to Use a Local Mortgage Lender in Today’s Market
Now is the time to talk with your local mortgage lender if you are thinking of buying your first home, moving into a bigger home or looking to downsize. It is still a seller’s market with fewer homes for sale. However, the craziness seems to be cooling down a bit!...
Employee Spotlight – Susan Vincent
Meet Susan Vincent, KCSB’s newest Loan Clerk. She joined the Bank this spring with vast experience in raising a family, furniture leasing, administration and providing financial assistance. Her current position is Loan Clerk. “Early in my professional career I managed...
KCSB Shareholders Elect Jill A. Angell, Blake A. Krum to Board of Directors David T. Krum elected Director Emeritus
Schoolcraft, Mich., April 24, 2023 – The shareholders of Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB) have elected Jill A. Angell and Blake A. Krum as its newest Board members and have also elected David T. Krum as Director Emeritus. “It is a great pleasure to welcome both Jill...
Employee Spotlight: Will Baker
Meet Will Baker, a Personal Banker at KCSB’s Schoolcraft Branch Office. Will joined KCSB in 2022 with experience working at another financial institution in the area. “At the end of last year, KCSB enticed me to leave my position at a Kalamazoo Credit Union and join...
A Message from Scott Hines, President and CEO
To Our Valued Customers, As a community bank, Kalamazoo County State Bank remains well capitalized and well positioned to continue to serve our customers and community. We were chartered 115 years ago and expect to serve this community for generations to come. As our...
Mary Marshall Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with KCSB
As KCSB celebrates 115 years as a community bank, Mary Marshall is celebrating her 10-year-anniversary with the Bank. Mary joined KCSB in 2013 as Assistant Vice President, Branch Officer in the Vicksburg Branch Office. In 2016, she was promoted to Assistant Vice...
Kevin Hughes Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
Kevin Hughes joined Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB) in 2013 as Assistant Vice President, Loan Department, with primary responsibility in mortgage lending. He was promoted to head the Residential Loan Department in 2014 and promoted to Vice President in 2015. With...
Kalamazoo County State Bank Welcomes Loan Officer Ryan Hamilton
Schoolcraft, Mich., February 22, 2023 – Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB) is pleased to welcome Ryan L. Hamilton as a Loan Officer for the Bank. He will work at the Main Office at 223 North Grand Street in Schoolcraft. “It’s a pleasure to welcome Ryan to our KCSB...
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