Michael Colby
About Michael Colby
Michael Colby serves as the President of the East Region at Isabella Bank, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in banking, having previously worked in various leadership roles at other financial institutions in the Saginaw, Michigan area.
Work at Isabella Bank
Michael Colby has served as President of the East Region at Isabella Bank since 2019. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the eastern region of the bank. Prior to this position, he held the title of East Division President at Isabella Bank from 2016 to 2019, where he contributed to the bank's growth and development in the Saginaw, Michigan area.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining Isabella Bank, Michael Colby worked at 1st State Bank Great Lakes Bay as Executive Vice President and Business Lending Manager from 2004 to 2016. His responsibilities included managing business lending operations and driving growth in the Saginaw area. Additionally, he worked as a VP Commercial Lender at Bank One for one year in 2003, where he focused on commercial lending activities.
Education and Expertise
Michael Colby studied at the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison from 2019 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Finance from Central Michigan University, where he studied from 1987 to 1990. Earlier, he attended Michigan State University, studying Business from 1986 to 1988.
Career Timeline
Michael Colby's banking career spans several years and various leadership roles. He began as a VP Commercial Lender at Bank One in 2003, followed by a 12-year tenure at 1st State Bank Great Lakes Bay. He transitioned to Isabella Bank in 2016, first as East Division President and then as President of the East Region in 2019.