Gladstone's First Bank hires new director

First Bank Upper Michigan in Gladstone announced it will have a new director, as Brian Larche joined its board. 

Larche is president and CEO of Engineered Machine Products in Escanaba and a Michigan Tech graduate.

"We are excited to have Brian elected to our board of directors; he brings a great depth of knowledge and expertise in the fields of management, leadership and finance, along with a strong sense of community," says chair Jeanine Dagenais in the announcement.

First Bank has offices in Gladstone, Escanaba and Garden. It turns 100 years old in 2016.

Writer: Kim Eggleston
Source: First Bank Upper Michigan