Dart Bank Named a 2024 Top Workplace in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press
Community Bank ranks 16th of mid-sized companies in the state
MASON, Mich., November 18, 2024 – Dart Bank has been recognized as a winner of Detroit Free Press’ 2024 “Michigan Top Workplaces”, the outlet announced. This is the fourth time that Dart Bank has won the award – and the third consecutive year – as it was also named a Top Workplace in Michigan in 2023, 2022, and 2017. In 2022, Dart Bank was also awarded the Culture Excellence Award for Employee Well-Being.
In 2024, Dart Bank ranked 16th among midsized companies in Michigan, representing companies that employ between 150-499 people. In total, more than 6,800 companies participated in the survey.
“Dart Bank has experienced rapid growth in the last few years and has been a leader in embracing a remote-friendly work style in the financial services industry, as we now proudly employ over 312 people in 21 different states,” said William J. Hufnagel, President and CEO of Dart Bank. “We are incredibly proud of receiving this award for the third year in a row, as it underscores that Dart Bank’s culture is one that prioritizes and empowers our employees, promotes work-life balance, and maximizes professional development.”
Dart Bank has been a fixture in Michigan communities for nearly a century, having built a reputation of trust, innovation, and community over the years as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025. The company remains dedicated to supporting both its employees and the customers it serves, showcasing a people-first approach that has been key to its success.
Dart Bank’s dedication to maintaining a strong workplace culture shines through its core values: integrity, engagement, forward-thinking, and genuine care for the well-being of our employees, customers, business partners, and the communities we serve. The Bank provides strong benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and wellness initiatives designed to support and connect its geographically diverse team.
The company’s ranking was determined based on an anonymous survey administered by Energage, LLC, an employee research and culture technology firm that partners with the Detroit Free Press to identify top workplaces each year. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience, including employees feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute.
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