8-K

0000842517-15-000138.txt : 20151009 0000842517-15-000138.hdr.sgml : 20151009 20151009141648 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000842517-15-000138 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20151008 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20151009 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20151009 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ISABELLA BANK CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000842517 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 382830092 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-18415 FILM NUMBER: 151152758 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 EAST BROADWAY CITY: MT PLEASANT STATE: MI ZIP: 48858 BUSINESS PHONE: 5177729471 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 EAST BROADWAY CITY: MT PLEASANT STATE: MI ZIP: 48858 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IBT BANCORP INC /MI/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 isba_8kx2015xgowardpromoti.htm 8-K 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 8, 2015

ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MICHIGAN

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)



000-18415		38-2830092
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)



401 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan		48858-1649
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (989) 772-9471

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:



¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)



¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule l4a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.l4a-l2)



¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule l4d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.l4d-2(b))



¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.l3e-4(c))

Section 8 - Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 8, 2015, Isabella Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Isabella Bank Corporation, issued a press release announcing the appointment of Brian Goward to the Breckenridge Division President of Isabella Bank, effective October 3, 2015. Mr. Goward succeeds Tim Miller, who retired as the Breckenridge Division President, effective October 2, 2015. Mr. Goward has 19 years of banking experience with a focus in agricultural and commercial lending.

A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibit:



Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Press release issued October 8, 2015.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



		ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION

Dated:	October 9, 2015	By:	/s/ Dennis P. Angner
			Dennis P. Angner, President & CFO

EX-99.1 2 isba_2015xgowardpromotionx.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit

Exhibit 99.1

Goward Succeeds Miller in Breckenridge Division

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, October 8, 2015 - Steven D. Pung, President of Isabella Bank, announced the appointment of Brian Goward to the Breckenridge Division President position effective October 3, 2015 following the retirement of Tim Miller. In his new role, Brian will be responsible for the day-to-day management and community development for the Breckenridge, Hemlock, and Ithaca offices.

Goward has 19 years of banking experience with a focus in Agricultural and Commercial Lending. He entered banking with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Michigan State University (MSU). He is a graduate of University of Wisconsin’s Graduate School of Banking, Dale Carnegie Executive Development Program, and the Michigan Bankers Association (MBA) School of Commercial Lending.

In addition, he is a member of the Breckenridge Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni and the Breckenridge Rotary. Brian serves on the Planning Commission and as a Trustee for Wheeler Township. He and his wife, Julayne, live in the Breckenridge area and have three daughters: Kiera, Calista, and Kayla.

Isabella Bank has 29 locations throughout seven Mid-Michigan counties and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX: ISBA). Isabella Bank Corporation has $2.28 billion in assets under management and more than 390 employees. For the past two years, the Corporation has been recognized on the Detroit Free Press list of “Top 100 Workplaces.” To learn more, visit www.isabellabank.com.