Craig L. Johnson became Michigan Regional President and Corporate Director of Commercial Real Estate of First Place Bank in May 2004. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Bancorp, Inc. and Franklin Bank, N.A. from November 2003 through May 2004 and as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer from June 2003 through November 2003. He was previously employed by Republic Bancorp, Inc. serving as Vice Chairman, President Commercial Banking Division from June 1999 to November 2002 and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Savings Bank from December 1995 to June 1999. Mr. Johnson has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Central Michigan University. |