April 28, 2016

Greenleaf Trust named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in West Michigan

April 27, 2016, Kalamazoo, MI The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) has recognized Greenleaf Trust as one of the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® in West Michigan. “Our talented employees, and their commitment to the clients of Greenleaf Trust, are at the heart of our success,” said Michael F. Odar, President of […]

February 4, 2016

George F. Bearup joins Greenleaf Trust as Senior Trust Advisor

February 2, 2016, Kalamazoo, Michigan – One of the Michigan’s most prominent trust and estate attorneys, George F. Bearup, is bringing his considerable expertise to wealth management firm, Greenleaf Trust, where he’ll serve as senior trust advisor. Mr. Bearup has practiced law in Michigan for over three decades, during which time he’s risen to prominence […]

November 3, 2015

Greenleaf Trust named Great Place to Work® 2015 Best Small & Medium Workplaces

November 2, 2015 Kalamazoo, MI – Greenleaf Trust was named one of the best small and medium workplaces in the United States by Great Place to Work® in its 2015 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list, published today in Fortune magazine. Ranked 23rd, this is the first time Greenleaf Trust has received this honor. Divided […]

September 30, 2015

Great Place to Work® and Fortune Name Greenleaf Trust as One of the 100 Best Workplaces for Women

September 2015, Kalamazoo, Michigan – Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine, having surveyed more than 135,600 working women nationwide, have recognized Greenleaf Trust as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Women. Greenleaf Trust considers the honor especially notable owing to the fact that the recognition is based on its women employees’ candid assessments […]

September 18, 2015

Christopher J. Tarkowski Receives CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner Certification

Kalamazoo, MI, September 17, 2015 – Greenleaf Trust is pleased to announce that Christopher J. Tarkowski has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to use the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® certification marks. Mr. Tarkowski has been a member of the Greenleaf Trust team since January 2014 and is responsible for […]

September 15, 2015

Greenleaf Trust named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in Metro Detroit

August 18, 2015 – Kalamazoo, MI – The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) has recognized Greenleaf Trust as one of the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® in Metro Detroit. “Our talented employees, and their commitment to the clients of Greenleaf Trust, are at the heart of our success,” said Michael F. Odar, […]

June 2, 2015

Greenleaf Trust Named a “Best Place to Work for Millennials”

Kalamazoo, MI, May 28, 2015 – Kalamazoo, Michigan – Greenleaf Trust has been named one of the best places to work for millennial employees in America, Sarah Johansson, Director of Marketing, VP announced today. The list, which comes on the heels of news that millennials are now the largest workforce in America, is the first […]

March 15, 2015

Greenleaf Trust adds Trust Relationship Officer to Northern Michigan Team

Traverse City, Michigan, March 2015 – Greenleaf Trust today announced that Lauree K. VanderVeen, CTFA, a trust relationship officer in the company’s Kalamazoo headquarters since 2008, has relocated to Traverse City. Ms. VanderVeen will join John Welch in support of Greenleaf Trust’s continuing growth in the Northern Michigan market. Ms. VanderVeen has more than 25 […]

February 15, 2015

“Great Rated!” Names Greenleaf Trust One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Financial Services

Kalamazoo, MI, February 18, 2015 – Achieving financial security from generation to generation is the enduring commitment of Greenleaf Trust to its clients. Success in this long-term endeavor entails not only superlative skills in wealth management, but also a profound measure of trust between Greenleaf Trust and its clients. As such, Greenleaf Trust is honored […]

February 6, 2015

Greenleaf Trust announces team promotions

Peggy Anderson has been named Vice President, Assistant Director of Operations. Peggy is responsible for the leadership and oversight of trust operational activity performed by members of the division to accurately establish, maintain and report all client account activity. She has over 27 years of experience in the financial industry and a bachelor’s degree in […]

January 9, 2015

Greenleaf Trust’s Chris Haenicke appointed to Michigan District Court

Kalamazoo, MI, January 2015 – Chris Haenicke, Vice President and Trust Relationship Officer at Greenleaf, has been appointed District Court Judge. The announcement from Michigan Governor Rick Synder was made earlier today. Haenicke, 48, of Oshtemo, was an attorney for nine years at the Kalamazoo firm of Lewis & Allen. For the past thirteen years, […]

December 6, 2014

Greenleaf Trust recognized nationally as One of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2014.

Warren, MI, December 8, 2014 – For the fourth consecutive year, the National Association for Business Resources has named Greenleaf Trust One of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the country. Greenleaf Trust and other winning companies underwent key assessments in Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee […]

November 25, 2014

Greenleaf Trust Named #1 Cool Place to Work in Michigan.

Birmingham, MI, November 24, 2014 – Crain’s Detroit Business and Best Companies Group have named Greenleaf Trust “The Number One Cool Place to Work in Michigan” among medium sized companies (50-249 U.S. employees). The award identifies, recognizes and honors the best employers in Michigan, particularly in terms of their benefit to the state’s economy, workforce […]

August 6, 2014

Allison L. Birmingham and Paul R. Jude obtain the Certified Wealth Strategist® industry designation

Kalamazoo, MI – Allison L. Birmingham and Paul R. Jude are among the first 2000 professionals obtaining the wealth management skill set of the future. The Certified Wealth Strategist® designation, administered by Cannon Financial Institute, recognizes those individuals completing thorough study of the issues surrounding effective wealth advising to comprehensively address clients’ wealth management needs. […]

May 6, 2014

Greenleaf Trust among elite in West Michigan’s 101 best and brightest companies.

Hudsonville, MI, May 2014 – At the “West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” 2014 awards luncheon, Greenleaf Trust was one of only twelve companies to earn “Elite” honors by the Michigan Business and Professional Association. More than 100 companies took place in the competition. The twelve honorees earned the highest overall […]

October 8, 2013

Greenleaf Trust announces a new hire

Greenleaf Trust is pleased to announce that Bruce Kridler has joined the firm’s Birmingham office as Senior Vice President and Business Development Officer. Mr. Kridler has more than 20 years experience in the banking and financial services industry, and eight years as a pension and investment consultant. Prior to joining Greenleaf Trust, he was Managing […]

March 1, 2013

Greenleaf Trust announces team updates

Peggy Anderson will now lead the administrative support team and the processing team. The administrative support team encompasses the new account process including account documentation, receipt of assets and audits of files. The processing team encompasses securities and cash processing and reconcilement. Peggy has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry and has […]

December 9, 2012

Greenleaf Trust announces new promotions

Kalamazoo, MI, December 2012 — Greenleaf Trust is pleased to announce the following promotions. Rosalice C. Hall has been promoted to Team Service Coordinator II. Rosie works alongside the Director and Assistant Director of the Retirement Plan Division offering comprehensive support and administrative assistance within the division. Rosie has over 10 years experience in administration […]

November 9, 2012

Michael F. Odar Named President of Greenleaf Trust

Kalamazoo, MI – November 16, 2012 Greenleaf Trust, the Michigan-chartered trust-only bank, announced today that Michael F. Odar has been promoted to President, effective immediately. Greenleaf Trust Board of Directors, by unanimous consent, approved the appointment on November 14, 2012. William D. Johnston will remain Chairman of the Board. Mr. Odar, an employee of Greenleaf […]

October 8, 2012

Meto Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For ‘Elite Winners’ Announced

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September 8, 2012

Greenleaf Trust honored as Michigan winner of 2012 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility

Kalamazoo, MI, September 13, 2012 – The Michigan Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (MISHRM) has recognized Greenleaf Trust as one of the Michigan winners of the 2012 Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility! Given by the Families and Work Institute (FWI) and the Society for Human Resource […]

August 8, 2012

Greenleaf Trust named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

Birmingham, MI, August 28, 2012 – The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has recognized Greenleaf Trust as one of the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For™ in Metropolitan Detroit. “Our goal is to consistently exceed the wants, needs and desires of our clients with an unparalleled degree of commitment. Achieving that goal is […]

March 8, 2012

Greenleaf Trust Plans to Add 14 Across the State in 2012

Kalamazoo, MI, March 2012 — Greenleaf Trust plans to add 14 across the state in 2012 In September 2011, Greenleaf Trust decided to raise the bar. The result–among other positives that go hand-in-hand with growth–is a dramatic staff increase. The company recently added five new team members in February, fleshing out its Operations Division, Retirement […]