Sparta, Mich.-based ChoiceOne Financial Services expanded its lending and credit teams by hiring six veteran bankers across Michigan..The hires — JP Avallone, Bradley Cook, William Eggett, Bryan Riley, Lindsay Spitler and Stephen Wizgird — have decades of combined experience in mortgage lending, underwriting, small business finance and commercial banking.Spitler, vice president and SBA program manager for the bank’s West Market, has 26 years of commercial banking experience, an MBA, and significant involvement in civic and professional organizations. Wizgird joins as VP and commercial loan officer for the Central Market, adding 25 years of commercial banking experience..Avallone and Cook, who were both hired as mortgage loan officers, each have more than 20 years of mortgage lending experience. Avallone has worked across the mortgage industry, and is active in housing education and financial literacy programs. Cook, a former ChoiceOne lender returning to the bank as a mortgage loan originator, has spent 24 years of experience in the mortgage industry. Eggett joins as AVP and FHA mortgage underwriter for the East Market, bringing 25 years of underwriting experience.“As we grow our community bank franchise throughout Michigan, their expertise is necessary and valuable to serve our customers,” said CEO Kelly Potes. “In addition, they each support our mission to provide superior service, quality advice and show utmost respect to everyone we meet.” ChoiceOne, the parent company of ChoiceOne Bank, operates 54 locations in Michigan and has $4.3 billion in assets.
