Team Category: Office of the Chairman

William D. Johnston
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William D. Johnston

Chairman

  • As Chairman, Bill focuses on culture, vision, mission and high-level strategies for Greenleaf Trust. In addition, he is Chairman of Greenleaf Companies (inclusive of Greenleaf Trust; Greenleaf Hospitality, Inc.; and Catalyst Development Company, L.L.C.); Bill serves as trustee of Western Michigan University as well as the Genevieve and Donald S. Gilmore Foundation. He also serves on the board of directors of Southwest Michigan First Economic Development Corporation, Bronson Healthcare Group, HUMANeX, Special-Lite Corporation and the Western Michigan University Foundation. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Michigan University.

Darla J. Barbarini
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Darla J. Barbarini

Executive Assistant to the Chairman

  • Darla’s key role as an executive assistant at Greenleaf Trust is to support the Chairman’s efforts. On the Greenleaf Trust team, Darla’s passion, excitement and diligent energy allow her to keep multiple balls in the air. She manages all aspects of the Chairman’s office that relate to Greenleaf Trust, Greenleaf Hospitality, Inc., Catalyst Development Company L.L.C. and Greenleaf Capital, Inc. Additionally, Darla supports the Chairman in all matters relative to community endeavors. Darla’s success in assisting with event planning and executing special projects is rooted in her understanding that small things have the power to make the most lasting impressions. Her love for our great company fuels her desire to grow the Greenleaf companies. She incorporates her experience while taking an impacting approach to help knock out problems and determine creative solutions to achieve the desired growth. In addition, Darla supports the Chairman of the Board, managing all aspects as liaison for the organization’s Board of Directors. She earned her business degree from the Erie Business Center in Erie, Pennsylvania.