D. Scott Hines, president and CEO of Kalamazoo County State Bank, has been elected chairman of the Community Bankers of Michigan Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Hines was appointed at the group’s annual Convention and Expo held recently in Traverse City.
“Community banking is in my blood, and I am deeply honored to act as chairman of the Community Bankers of Michigan,” Hines said. “I look forward to serving our community bankers across Michigan and to represent Kalamazoo County State Bank. As community bankers, we all share a personal level of commitment to serving the families, farmers and businesses in our local communities.
“The challenges we continue to face in 2026 drive home how important our communities and community banks are to our local markets as well as our overall Michigan economy.”


