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Dart Bank Announces Three New Additions Across Wholesale Lending and Information Technology Divisions

Combined experience strengthens capital markets, lending operations, and IT. MASON, Mich., April 8, 2026 – Dart Bank is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members: Brandon Bigelow as AVP/Infrastructure and Network Security Architect, Rob Hedley as Director of Capital Markets, and James Hoshield II as Wholesale Lending Purchase Review Manager – Non-Delegated

Dart Bank Announces Promotions of Lennox Armstrong and Mellissa Sherman

Appointments strengthen leadership across the Bank’s mortgage and payments divisions. MASON, Mich., April 2, 2026 – Dart Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of Lennox Armstrong and Mellissa Sherman within the organization. The promotions recognize their contributions, which continue to strengthen the Bank’s payments and mortgage divisions. Lennox Armstrong has been promoted to Senior

Celebrating Financial Literacy Month

Tips and resources to help you take control of your finances. April is Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of understanding money, from budgeting and saving to investing and planning for the future. Financial literacy is not just a skill; it’s the foundation for confidence, security, and long-term success

Four Dart Bank Mortgage Bankers Named Top MSHDA Loan Officers for 2025

Prestigious statewide recognition celebrates lending experience and client commitment. MASON, Mich., February 26, 2026 – Dart Bank is proud to announce that four of its mortgage bankers, Mike Bleicher, Judy Mason, Patty Ruedisueli, and Mellissa Sherman, have been recognized among Central Michigan’s Top Loan Officers for 2025 by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).

Dart Bank Brings Holiday Joy To 2025 HBA Toys for Tots Campaign

Community Effort Collects Over 13,000 Toys in 2025 MASON, Mich., December 16, 2025 – This holiday season, Dart Bank helped spread joy across the Greater Lansing area by collecting 478 toys at its retail offices for the 2025 Home Builders Association (HBA) Toys for Tots campaign. Together with other local supporters, the drive contributed a

Dart Bank Named a 2025 Top Workplace in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press

Dart Bank Celebrates Consecutive Years of Top Workplace Recognition MASON, Mich., November 25, 2025 – Dart Bank has been recognized as a 2025 “Michigan Top Workplace” by the Detroit Free Press, the outlet announced. This is the fifth time that Dart Bank has earned this honor — and the fourth consecutive year — having also

Dart Bank Welcomes Patrick Gillespie to Board of Directors

Entrepreneurial Leader Joins Board to Strengthen Strategic and Community Impact MASON, Mich., November 24, 2025 – Dart Bank is pleased to announce the election of Patrick Gillespie, Founder, CEO, and Chief Visionary of Gillespie Group, to its Board of Directors. Since founding Gillespie Group in 1994, Patrick has built a reputation as a respected leader

Dart Bank Launches Secure Escrow to Simplify Digital Fund Management

Modern escrow banking built for organizations managing client funds. MASON, Mich., October 14, 2025 – Dart Bank announces the launch of Secure Escrow, an advanced escrow platform helping businesses and professionals manage client and third-party funds securely, efficiently, and transparently. With this launch, Dart Bank becomes one of the first community banks in the U.S.

Dart Bank Expands Risk and Audit Leadership with Key Appointments

New leadership roles strengthen oversight, support enterprise risk management, and position the Bank for long-term growth. MASON, Mich., October 1, 2025 – Dart Bank is proud to announce several additions to its team, underscoring its commitment to advancing risk management, audit, and compliance programs. These appointments reflect the Bank’s continued investment in strong oversight practices

Experienced Risk Leader Tahiti Anderson Joins Dart Bank as Vice President, Director of Risk Management

Anderson brings 15 years of risk and compliance experience across banking and RegTech to fast-growing community bank MASON, Mich., July 9, 2025 – Dart Bank is pleased to welcome Tahiti Anderson as its new Vice President, Director of Risk Management. With 15 years of experience in risk and compliance across financial institutions, RegTech firms, and