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 and Blake to the Board of Directors,” said KCSB President and CEO Scott Hines. “Both Jill and Blake add to the long family history of Angells and Krums at KCSB. Both have excellent backgrounds and will add new perspectives, as well as continue the goal of keeping KCSB a strong independent community bank for the communities we serve.”
Jill A. Angell is the daughter of current Chairman of the Board, Thorne Angell. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Social Work. Angell has held several jobs in the social services sector. Angell is currently the Member Services Director at Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center. “Jill’s ties to the Kalamazoo and Schoolcraft communities run deep and will be an asset to KCSB as she begins serving on the Board,” Hines noted.
Blake A. Krum also follows a long line of family members who have served on the KCSB Board. Krum has a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Finance from Olivet College, Olivet. Krum also holds a Master of Business Administration – Management from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. Krum is currently employed with Raymond James – Williams Capital Management/Hemenway Wealth Management as a financial advisor. “Blake’s knowledge of finances and investments fits well with the operations of the Bank,” Hines said. “We look forward to tapping his financial skills to enhance the overall value of the Bank.” Krum, like Angell, also has his roots based in Kalamazoo and Schoolcraft.
David T. Krum was elected as Director Emeritus at the Bank’s Annual Meeting. David had served as a director of the Bank since 1976. “David’s knowledge of the Bank and his heartfelt passion to make KCSB a strong independent community bank will be missed,” Hines said. “David has served the Bank with pride for the past 47 years and we wish him the best as he steps back from his leadership role within the Bank.”
About Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB)
For the last 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 bank in Kalamazoo County. KCSB has offices in Schoolcraft, Mattawan and Vicksburg. For more information, please call 269.679.5291 or visit www.kcsbank.com. Member FDIC.
Contacts
D. Scott Hines
KCSB President and CEO
269.679.5291
Mary Marshall
KCSB Assistant Vice President Human Resources, Marketing
269.679.5291