Greenleaf Trust announces new hires

Kalamazoo, MI, February 2014 – Greenleaf Trust announces new hires

Christine M. Hansen joins Greenleaf Trust as a Controller. She will be responsible for accounting, tax and financial reporting functions. Chris has over eight years experience in the accounting field, most recently as finance manager within the Global Product Organization at Whirlpool Corporation. Prior to that, Chris spent two years as an auditor with Plante & Moran. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Christopher J. Tarkowski joins Greenleaf Trust as a Trust Relationship Officer. He will be responsible for providing trust services to individual clients and nonprofit organizations. Chris has over eight years experience in the financial industry, holds his bachelor’s degree in business management from Davenport University and received an M.B.A. with distinction from Western Michigan University.

Katherine M. Genther, J.D., joins Greenleaf Trust as a Team Service Coordinator. She will be responsible for providing comprehensive support and administrative assistance within the personal trust area. Katherine earned her bachelor’s degree from Aquinas College and her juris doctor degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. While at Valparaiso, Katherine was recognized by the National Association of Women Lawyers as an outstanding law student.