Company: ISBA
Filing Date: 2025-03-25
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000842517-25-000071
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Company: ISABELLA BANK CORP
Filing Date: 2025-03-25
Form: DEF 14A
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 Credit Certified Professional. She has over 25 years of audit, tax and accounting experience with a concentration in small business and affordable housing sectors. She is a member of the William and Janet Strickler Nonprofit Center Board, and the Mid-Michigan Community College Foundation Board. She is involved with the Gratiot-Isabella Technical Education Center Accounting/Business Advisory Committee. She is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, and Home Builders Association. Ms. Bourland has expertise in accounting and business experience, and a strong commitment to community involvement.

Jae A. Evans (age 68) has been a director of Isabella Bank Corporation and of the Bank since 2014. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation from 2014 to January 2024 and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank from 2018 to January 2024. Mr. Evans served as Chief Operations Officer of the Bank from 2011 to 2013 and President of the Greenville Division of the Bank from 2008 to 2011. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University and has over 47 years of banking experience. Mr. Evans currently serves as the Interim President and CEO of United Bankers' Bank, in addition to being a board member and the Chair for United Bankers' Bank, and on the Central Michigan University Advancement Board. Mr. Evans provides the Board with executive leadership, knowledge of commercial banking, and strong community involvement.

Jerome E. Schwind (age 58) has been a director of Isabella Bank Corporation and of the Bank since 2017. Mr. Schwind was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and Chief Executive Officer of Isabella Bank on January 5, 2024. He has over 30 years of banking experience and has been employed by the Bank since 1999, serving in various roles including President of the Bank and Vice President of the Corporation, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operations Officer. Mr. Schwind received his undergraduate degree from Ferris State University and his MBA from Lake Superior State University. He is also a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Executive Development program, the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the Rollie Denison Leadership Institute. He currently serves as the Chair for the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, is a member of the Finance Advisory Board for the Ferris State University College of Business, and the Michigan Bankers Association Perry School