Greenleaf Trust named One of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

Kalamazoo, MI, March 29, 2012 – The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has recognized
Greenleaf Trust as one of the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For™ in West Michigan.

“Our goal is to consistently exceed the wants, needs and desires of our clients with an unparalleled degree of
commitment. Achieving that goal is possible only through the collective efforts of our exceptionally skilled and
dedicated team members. This prestigious national award is a tribute to them,” said William D. Johnston, President
and Chairman of Greenleaf Trust.

The winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm that reviewed key measures relative to
other national winners. The measurements include Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and
Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and
Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Small Business and Work-Life Balance.

“Best and Brightest Award recipients keep innovative human resource initiatives at the forefront of their company
culture and make it a priority to consider their workforce as an essential aspect in their company success. Our
Association is proud to recognize and honor these winning companies for this fine achievement,” said Jennifer
Kluge, NABR president.

In August 2011The National Association of Business Resources named Greenleaf Trust one of the 101 Best and
Brightest Companies To Work For™ in Metropolitan Detroit. In December, we were further honored in being
named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™ in the United States.

About the National Association of Business Resources
Based in Warren, Mich., the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) is a business organization of small to medium-sized
businesses, representing more than 20,000 members who employ over 200,0000 persons nationally. Members include attorneys, physicians,
architects, accountants, construction companies, banks, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and the like. Member businesses receive
numerous benefits including free legal and financial consultations; discounted technology, automotive and office products; employee training
and recruitment assistance; and competitive insurance rates. Visit NABR online at www.nationalbiz.org.