Company: COFS
Filing Date: 2025-04-08
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001140361-25-012677
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Company: CHOICEONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Filing Date: 2025-04-08
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 11
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ayer University. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at the GVSU Seidman School of Business. He is an appointee to the advisory board for the City of Grand Rapids SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority, a member of the non-profit Meghan’s Army advisory board, and a director of Greatland Corporation. He has also served on other boards, including the University of Michigan MTRAC Life Sciences Fund, the Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, and the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology. Mr. Brophy’s entrepreneurial, technology, and executive experience qualify him to continue serving as a director. Michael (Mike) J. Burke, Jr. , 55, is the President of ChoiceOne and ChoiceOne Bank. He has spent his entire career in banking, starting out as a part-time teller and advancing to his current position. Mr. Burke became President of ChoiceOne in October of 2019 following its merger with County Bank Corp., the parent company of Lakestone Bank & Trust, and assumed the role of President of ChoiceOne Bank in May of 2020 after the consolidation of Lakestone Bank & Trust and ChoiceOne Bank. In 2016, he became the President of Lakestone Bank & Trust following the merger of Lapeer County Bank & Trust and CSB Bank. Prior to that, he served as President and CEO of CSB Bank starting in 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Administration in Finance from the University of Michigan-Flint. Mr. Burke is dedicated to community banking, serving nationally as the Vice Chairman of the Independent Community Bankers 5 of America. At the state level, he is a member of the Community Bankers of Michigan Board. Locally, he contributes to local communities by serving on various public boards including the Lapeer Development Corporation, McLaren Lapeer Region Board of Trustees, and Lapeer County Community Foundation. He previously served on the Capac Downtown Development Authority. Mr. Burke’s extensive experience in institutional and banking sectors, along with his deep understanding of area markets, competitors, customers, employees, business operations, and strategies, qualifies him for continued service as a director. Bruce John Essex, Jr. , 57, was appointed as a director of ChoiceOne on June 29, 2022, effective July 25, 2022. He was previously appointed as a director of ChoiceOne Bank on July 1, 2020, following the merger of Community Shores Bank into ChoiceOne. Mr. Essex