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 loan team,” said KCSB President and Chief Executive Officer D. Scott Hines. “Ryan has a diverse background in banking with exceptional experience in mortgage lending. As we celebrate our 115th Anniversary this year, we continue to focus on helping the families and businesses in our communities with their financial wellbeing. Ryan’s extensive banking knowledge will prove invaluable as we meet our customers’ needs and grow our community bank franchise.”

Hamilton joins KCSB with nearly 30 years of banking experience working at various financial institutions including several regional banks. Beginning his career in branch management, his last 20 years were concentrated on mortgage lending for the families in Southwestern Michigan. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo.

Active in his community, Hamilton volunteers with Generous Hands by packing backpacks for kids, United Way by speaking to groups on the benefits of giving and other activities at Loaves & Fishes. He is a former Vicksburg Rotarian.

Returning to his roots, Hamilton said, “I chose to work at KCSB because of the small town feel the Bank has, yet we can do most anything a bigger, regional bank can do. I am excited that I was able to come back home and serve the people of my hometown in Vicksburg and our surrounding communities. And KCSB is where I opened my first ever savings account.”

About Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB)

For 115 years, KCSB and its employees have been committed to providing exceptional financial services to its customers and loyal support to its communities. Founded in 1908, Kalamazoo County State Bank is the oldest independently owned and operated community