Catherine Yates Joins Sturgis Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lender

Sturgis Bank is pleased to announce that Catherine Yates has joined the organization as Vice President, Commercial Lender for Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties. Catherine joins Sturgis Bank with 25 years of experience in financial services as a business banking officer and commercial lender in southwest Michigan.           

Matt Scheske, President and Chief Operating Officer for Sturgis Bank, said, “We are excited that Catherine is joining our team. Her wealth of knowledge about how to help businesses succeed will be valuable as we continue to expand our services throughout the southwest Michigan area.”

Catherine is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.  Catherine has a long history of community volunteerism.  She currently serves as Chair of the Oaklawn Hospital Board of Directors, Treasurer of Homer Community Schools Board of Education, Board Member of the Calhoun Intermediate School District, Secretary/Treasurer of the City of Marshall LDFA/DDA Board, Treasurer of the Marshall Manufacturer’s Association, and Board Member of the Kellogg Community College Foundation.

“I am excited to join Sturgis Bank and look forward to helping us grow in the Portage area and Calhoun county,” said Catherine. “I will work to ensure that my clients know how much we value them and appreciate their partnership with Sturgis Bank.”      

Catherine has offices at the Portage Loan Office at 1210 West Milham Avenue and the Marshall Banking Center at 1001 W. Michigan Avenue.