COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Derek Naylor, who is the First Vice President, Head of Retail Lending for Southern Michigan Bank & Trust recently announced the promotions of Stephanie Minniear to Assistant Vice President/Mortgage Loan Officer and LeAndra Otis to Mortgage Loan Officer.
Minniear began with SMB&T in 2019 as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Prior to joining Southern, she served as Assistant Branch Manager at Old National Bank in
Battle Creek.
She is a long-time resident of Battle Creek and is a member of the local Kiwanis Club. Minniear will continue servicing the Calhoun and Kalamazoo County markets.
Otis joined Southern in 2013 as a Part-time Teller. She was then promoted to Full-time Teller, Retail Servicing Support, Mortgage Escrow Representative,
Loan Officer Assistant/Loan Processor, Mortgage Lender, and most recently Mortgage Loan Officer.
Outside of work, she serves as a Trustee on the Village Council for Union City. Otis currently resides in Union City, where she has been a lifelong resident. Otis will continue servicing the Union City, Tekonsha, and surrounding markets.
“Both Stephanie and LeAndra have done an exceptional job this past year,” said Naylor. “They each bring a high level of expertise and customer service to their
roles, and we are proud to recognize their performances with these promotions.”
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