Union Bank Announces Michael Kozak as Vice President, Commercial Banker

Grand Rapids, Michigan – September 22, 2022 – Tim Doyle, Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer of Union Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Kozak, Vice President, Commercial Banker.

As a commercial relationship manager, in his new role Kozak will work alongside the Bank’s branch management, commercial and customer service teams as well as additional stakeholders to build strong relationships and optimize the customer experience by creating financial solutions to equip the makers, builders and growers of West and Central Michigan for success. In addition, Kozak will lead lending efforts for Cannabis-Related Businesses as well as develop and implement Small Business Administration and credit enhancement products and services for the Bank.  

Kozak joins the Bank as an experienced professional with a successful career in banking, operations, underwriting, business development and relationship management in the Chicago Metropolitan Area and state of Michigan, totaling over 28 years in the financial industry. He is a highly motivated, results-oriented senior level professional with the ability to demonstrate sustainable and measurable results. Kozak is a proud member of the Plainwell community where he resides with his family.   

Kozak will be based at the Banks’ new Grand Rapids office located at 670 Cascade W Parkway SE in Grand Rapids. 

“On behalf of the Board of Directors and Senior Management, I would like to welcome Michael to the Union Bank team,” said Union Bank President and Chief Executive Officer, Cortney Collison. “We wish Michael every success in his new role. His strong business development and leadership background as well as extensive knowledge of the Small Business Administration products and services will be a true asset as we continue to strive for long-term success of both our customers and our Bank.” 

Union Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Union Financial Corporation and operates full-service banking offices in Ada, Dimondale, Grand Rapids, Hastings, Lake Odessa, Mulliken and Westphalia. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. (NMLS# 488568) ubmich.com      

Pictured Above: Michael Kozak

Photo Credit: Rachael Holt Photography 

Media Contact: