New Ludington Vice President
LUDINGTON, MICH, April 5, 2006 Northwestern Bank, the largest independent community bank in northern Michigan, has announced the hiring of Barbara Baldwin as vice president for the Ludington area.
Barbara will identify opportunities for all Northwestern Bank products, including deposit accounts, mortgages, consumer and commercial loans, cash management, investment and trust, and employee benefit services. She joins Northwesterns Ludington manager Chris Blalock and mortgage lender Tony Leonard.
Barbara brings more than 14 years of professional experience to her new position. Before joining Northwestern, she served in sales and marketing positions with other Ludington-based companies. Barbara has been active with the Home Builders Association, United Way of Mason County, Habitat for Humanity, and the Chamber of Commerce. She attended the University of Michigan.
Its exciting to join the Northwestern team. Our entire organization is committed to providing exceptional customer service, said Barbara. I look forward to demonstrating our I can do that! attitude to our customers and expanding our presence throughout the Ludington area.
Northwestern Bank was chartered in 1955 and is now the largest independent community bank in northern Michigan. A growing financial institution with over $700 million in assets, the bank is one of the leading mortgage, consumer, and commercial lenders in the region. Based in Traverse City, Northwestern Bank offers complete banking, investment and trust, and employee benefit services from 23 offices throughout northern Lower Michigan. Northwestern is committed to an I can do that! approach to service, which empowers employees to make decisions on the spot to meet customer needs and exceed their expectations.
For further information, call (231) 845-7396 or e-mail info@nwbank.com.