Decision Makers
Board of Directors
Mr. David B. Ramaker is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Chemical Financial. Mr. Ramaker was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President in January 2002 and Chairman in April 2006. Mr. Ramaker has been a director of Chemical Financial since October 2001. Mr. Ramaker also serves as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Chemical Bank. Mr. Ramaker joined Chemical Bank as Vice President on November 29, 1989. Mr. Ramaker became President of Chemical Bank Key State (consolidated into Chemical Bank) in October 1993. Mr. Ramaker became President and a member of the board of directors of Chemical Bank in September 1996 and Executive Vice President and Secretary to the board of Chemical Financial and Chief Executive Officer of Chemical Bank on January 1, 1997. Mr. Ramaker served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Chemical Bank until December 31, 2001. He resumed these positions on January 1, 2006. Mr. Ramaker became Chairman of the board of Chemical Bank in January 2002. During the last five years, Mr. Ramaker has served as a director of all of the Corporation’s subsidiaries. Mr. Ramaker is also a member of the Executive Management Committee of Chemical Financial.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Chairman, President & CEO |
Current |
| CFC Data Services |
President & Treasurer |
Current |
| Chemical Bank & Trust Company |
Chairman |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
COO & Executive Vice President |
Current |
Ms. Lori A. Gwizdala is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Chemical. Ms. Gwizdala joined Chemical as Controller on January 1, 1985 and was named Chief Financial Officer in May 1987, Senior Vice President in February 1991, Treasurer in April 1994 and Executive Vice President in January 2002. Ms. Gwizdala served as a director of CFC Financial Services, Inc. and CFC Title Services, Inc. from 1997 until December 31, 2005, and as a director of Chemical Bank West (consolidated into Chemical Bank) from January 2002 until December 31, 2005. Ms. Gwizdala is a certified public accountant. Ms. Gwizdala is a member of the Executive Management Committee of Chemical.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
CFO, Executive Vice President & Treasurer |
Current |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Bank & Trust Company |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Bank & Trust Company |
President & CEO |
Current |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Chemical Bank Shoreline |
First Vice President & Manager, Branch Admin |
Former |
Mr. Thomas W. Kohn was appointed Executive Vice President of Community Banking and Secretary of Chemical in April 2007. Mr. Kohn was Executive Vice President, Community Banking of Chemical Bank from January 1, 2006 until April 2007. Mr. Kohn served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Chemical Bank West (consolidated into Chemical Bank) from January 2002 until December 31, 2005. Mr. Kohn became affiliated with the Company on December 31, 1981 through a bank acquisition and served the Company in various capacities until 1986. Mr. Kohn rejoined the Company in 1991 as President of Chemical Bank Montcalm (consolidated into Chemical Bank West) and served in that position until January 2002. Mr. Kohn is a member of the Executive Management Committee of Chemical.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Chemical Bank & Trust Company |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
First Vice President, Data Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Assistant Vice President, Trng |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
First Vice President & Deposit Services Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
First Vice President & Auditing Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Banking Corporation |
Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer of Chemical Bank |
Current |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Exex Vice President, Senior Credit Officer |
Current |
| Chemical Bank Shoreline |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Chemical Bank Shoreline |
President |
Former |
| Shoreline Bank |
Executive Vice President of Its Private Banking |
Former |
| Chemical Bank Shoreline |
Director |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| CFC Title Services |
Vice President & Director, HR |
Current |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
First Vice President & HR Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Vice President & Compliance Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Assistant Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Assistant Vice President, Accounting |
Current |
Mr. Oliver has served as a director of Chemical Financial since January 1997 and served as Chairman of its board of directors from January 2002 until May 1, 2004. Mr. Oliver is a member of the Audit, Compensation and Pension and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committees. Mr. Oliver previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Chemical Financial from January 1997 until his retirement on December 31, 2001. Before being appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Chemical Financial, Mr. Oliver served as Executive Vice President and Secretary from January 1985 to December 1996. Mr. Oliver joined Chemical Financial from Chemical Bank in January 1985. Mr. Oliver joined Chemical Bank in 1957 and served in various management capacities. Mr. Oliver became Vice President and Cashier of Chemical Bank in 1975, Secretary to the board of directors in 1979 and Senior Vice President in 1981. Mr. Oliver became a director of Chemical Bank in August 1996.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Bank & Trust Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank West |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank Shoreline |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Mr. Wheatlake has served as a director of Chemical Financial and Chemical Bank since January 1, 2006 and is a member of the Audit and Compensation and Pension Committees. Mr. Wheatlake served as a director of Chemical Bank West (merged into Chemical Bank on December 31, 2005) from 2001 through December 31, 2005. Mr. Wheatlake is Chairman of Utility Supply and Construction Company, a company that provides supply chain, material distribution, logistics support and construction services to the electric and gas utility industry, and a dealer/principal of Reed City GMC Truck, an automobile/light truck dealership, both located in Reed City, Michigan.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank & Trust Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank West |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank Shoreline |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Banking Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| Eastman Chemical Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Aqualor Pet |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Dow Corning Corporation |
Chairman of the Board |
Former |
| Pension Corporation |
Chairman |
Former |
Mr. Bernson has served as a director of Chemical Financial since January 2001 and is a member of the Audit, Compensation and Pension and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committees. Mr. Bernson served as a director of Chemical Bank Shoreline (merged into Chemical Bank on December 31, 2005) from July 1999 through December 31, 2005. Mr. Bernson became a director of Chemical Bank on January 1, 2006. Mr. Bernson is Vice Chairman of The Hanson Group, St. Joseph, Michigan, a holding company with diversified business interests in southwest Michigan, including Hanson Mold, Hanson Logistics, Eagle Technologies Group, The Meadows Subdivision and Pure Fact, Inc. Mr. Bernson was President of The Hanson Group from 1988 until December 2006 and Chief Executive Officer from April 2004 until December 2006. Mr. Bernson became Vice Chairman of The Hanson Group upon his retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer in December 2006.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Mr. Currie has been a director of Chemical Financial since August 1993 and is a member of the Compensation and Pension and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committees. Mr. Currie has served as a director of Chemical Bank since February 1992. Mr. Currie is an investor.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Banking Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank West |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank & Trust Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank Shoreline |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Mr. Laethem has served as a director of Chemical Financial since January 1, 2006. Mr. Laethem has served as a director of Chemical Bank since January 2001 and is also a community advisory board member. Mr. Laethem has served on various subsidiary and advisory boards of Chemical Financial since 1993. Mr. Laethem is a certified public accountant and is also the co-owner of Farm Depot, LTD, a company that purchases, sells and leases farm equipment, in Caro, Michigan.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank & Trust Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank West |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank Shoreline |
Board of Directors |
Former |
Ms. Bowman has served as a director of Chemical Financial since January 2003 and is a member of the Audit and Compensation and Pension Committees. Ms. Bowman served as a director of Chemical Bank West (merged into Chemical Bank on December 31, 2005) from 1982 through December 31, 2005. Ms. Bowman became a director of Chemical Bank on January 1, 2006. Ms. Bowman is also a community advisory board member. Ms. Bowman is a certified public accountant and co-owner of Bowman & Rogers, PC, an accounting and tax services company located in Lake City, Michigan.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Mr. Moore has served as a director of Chemical Financial since January 1998 and is Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Pension and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committees. Mr. Moore has served as a director of Chemical Bank since February 1991. Mr. Moore has been President and Chief Executive Officer of MidMichigan Health in Midland, Michigan since 1982. MidMichigan Health is a health care organization operating in central and northern Michigan. From 1977 to 1984, Mr. Moore was President and Chief Executive Officer of MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, which is MidMichigan Health’s largest subsidiary.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Mr. Huff has served as a director of Chemical Financial since January 2004 and is a member of the Audit and Compensation and Pension Committees. Mr. Huff served as a director of Chemical Bank Shoreline (merged into Chemical Bank on December 31, 2005) from 1986 through December 31, 2005. Mr. Huff became a director of Chemical Bank on January 1, 2006 and is also a community advisory board member. From 1987 to 2002, Mr. Huff was a senior partner with the Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt and Howlett law firm. Mr. Huff is owner of Peregrine Realty LLC (a real estate development company) and Peregrine Restaurant LLC (owner of London Grill restaurants), and continues to practice law in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
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| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| NCR Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research |
Board of Trustees |
Current |
| Teradata Education Network |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Seecommerce |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Hair and Color Specialists |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Teradata Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Pension Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Marcom Central |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Decisionpoint Applications, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Banking Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Tyco International Ltd. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Maersk Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Dow Chemical Company |
chief executive officer |
Former |
| The Dow Chemical Company |
president |
Former |
| The Dow Chemical Company |
vice president |
Former |
| The Dow Chemical Company |
chairman |
Former |
| BellSouth Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| University of Washington |
doctorate in medicinal chemistry |
Former |
| Fordham University |
bachelor of science degree |
Former |
Geoffery E. Merszei is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Dow Chemical Company. He is also a member of Dow's Board of Directors, its Environment Health & Safety Committee, the Executive Committee and the Office of the Chief Executive. He has executive oversight for Dow's activities in Europe. Merszei, who first joined Dow in 1977, returned to the Company in July 2005 after serving four years as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Alcan Inc. Prior to accepting the position at Alcan, Merszei's career with Dow had spanned 24 years. He joined the Company from the Royal Bank of Canada in 1977 as Credit Manager for Dow Middle East/Africa based in Geneva, Switzerland and in 1980 moved to Hong Kong as Credit Manager for Dow Asia Pacific. Two years later he was named Credit and Finance Manager for the region. In 1983, Merszei was appointed Treasurer for Dow Germany and Eastern Europe, based in Frankfurt. Three years later he moved to Corporate Treasury in Midland, Michigan as Foreign Exchange Manager, before returning to Hong Kong as Director of Finance for Dow Asia Pacific in 1988. In 1991, Merszei accepted the role of Director of Finance / Treasurer for Dow Europe based in Horgen, Switzerland, where he remained until being appointed Vice President and Treasurer of the Company and returning to Midland in 1996. He resigned from that role when he moved to Alcan in September 2001. Merszei is Chairman of Liana Limited, Dorinco Reinsurance Company and the Dow Credit Corporate Board. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Dow Corning Corporation; a member of the Board of Directors of Chemical Financial Corporation; a member of the Conference Board's Council of Financial Executives; and a member of the Corporate Executive Board Working Council for Chief Financial Officers. Merszei holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Albion College, Michigan, USA.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Dow Chemical Company |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Dow Venture Capital |
Team Member |
Current |
| Dow Automotive |
|
Current |
| Chemical Bank & Trust Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Bank West |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Dow Chemical Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Rohm & Haas Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
member |
Current |
| Dow Corning Corporation |
member |
Current |
| Alcan Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Alcan Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| The Dow Chemical Company |
Director of Finance |
Former |
| Royal Bank of Canada |
Credit Manager |
Former |
| The Dow Chemical Company |
Treasurer |
Former |
| Chemical Bank Shoreline |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Albion College |
Bachelor's Degree In Economics |
Former |
| The Dow Chemical Company |
Member |
Former |
| Chemical Financial Corporation |
member |
Former |