WALTER ELLIOTT JOINS LEVEL ONE BANK AS COMMERCIAL LENDER

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., - Level One Bank, one of Southeast Michigan’s leading community banks, has hired Walter Elliott as a Commercial Lender. The announcement was made by Patrick J. Fehring, President and CEO of Level One Bank.

Elliott joins Level One’s growing commercial banking division in Farmington Hills. In his new role, Elliott will support the expansion of the Bank’s commercial portfolio through developing new business relationships and managing existing client relationships. With over 30 years of business banking experience, Elliott will principally serve small and middle market businesses in Southeastern Michigan.

Prior to joining Level One Bank, Elliott was VP, Business Development Officer in the Business Banking Group at Fifth Third Bank in Southfield. His main responsibilities were developing new commercial relationships, identifying needs through client assessments and providing appropriate financial solutions.

Elliott currently serves as a Board Member for Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Board Advisor for Birmingham Public School Athletics. He resides in Beverly Hills, Michigan.

About Level One Bank

Level One Bank is a full-service, 5-Star BauerFinancial rated commercial and consumer bank committed to connecting with unparalleled service and delivering outstanding financial solutions. Owned and managed locally, Level One Bank is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan with assets of approximately $880 million. It currently operates nine full-service banking centers, located throughout Oakland County and the surrounding communities. Level One Bank’s Commercial Division provides a complete menu of products including lines of credit, term loans, leases, commercial mortgages, SBA loans, Export-Import Financing and a full suite of Treasury Management services. The Consumer Division offers personal savings and checking accounts, including free checking and competitive interest-bearing accounts such as Money Markets, IRAs, and CDs. The bank also provides a complete array of consumer loan products including residential mortgages, home equity, auto, and credit card services. Level One Bank offers the sophistication of a big bank, the heart of a community bank, and the spirit of an entrepreneur. For more information, please visit www.levelonebank.com.