Eric (Rick) E. Burrough, 61, was appointed as a director of ChoiceOne and ChoiceOne Bank on October 1, 2019, following the merger of County Bank Corp. into ChoiceOne. He had previously served as a director of County Bank Corp., the parent company of Lakestone Bank & Trust, since 2009. Since 1990, Mr. Burrough has been the Owner and President of Web Press of Michigan, Inc., a commercial printing company with operations in Davisburg and Greenville, Michigan. In 2003, he founded JAMS Media, LLC, which publishes 22 community papers in Michigan. He is also the sole owner of INV Limited, and Huron Holdings of Lapeer, Inc. Additionally, he is a partner in several ventures, including AB Lapeer Properties, LLC, DRD Wildcherry, LLC, R&R Bedding, LLC, Metamora 8, LLC, Metamora 8 Properties, LLC, Boulder Pointe 9, LLC, Sun Devil Property Management, LLC, and Blue Horseshoe Properties, LLC. Mr. Burrough is a dedicated supporter of the Lapeer Community, both individually and through his business. He is a member of the Lapeer Optimist Club and currently serves as a trustee on the boards of McLaren Lapeer Region and the McLaren Lapeer Region Foundation. He previously served on the board of the Lapeer County Community Foundation. In 2016, he was inducted into the Lapeer High School Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor. Mr. Burrough’s extensive experience as an outside bank director, vast experience in business, and community leadership qualify him for continued service as a director.
Randy D. Hicks, M.D., M.B.A., 68, was appointed as a director of ChoiceOne and ChoiceOne Bank on March 1, 2025, following the merger of Fentura Financial, Inc. into ChoiceOne. He previously served as a director of Fentura Financial, Inc., parent company of The State Bank, since 2011. Dr. Hicks is the Co-Founder, Owner, and Chief Executive Officer of Regional Medical Imaging (RMI). He serves on the board of the Professional Medical Corporation (PMC), representing more than 400 physicians statewide, contributing to governance, strategy, and advocacy for independent physician practices. He also serves on the board of the Michigan Radiological Society, where he is currently a member of the Artificial Intelligence Committee and has previously served in leadership roles on Finance and Strategic Planning committees, contributing to organizational governance, strategic planning, and financial oversight. Dr. Hicks is also a member of RJB&M, LLC, a real estate holding company, and has been involved in various commercial and residential development and property ventures throughout his career. In addition to his business leadership, Dr. Hicks has demonstrated a sustained commitment to community investment and philanthropy through both personal giving and organizational initiatives led by RMI. Dr. Hicks’ extensive experience as an outside bank director and in executive leadership, healthcare operations, capital planning, governance, innovation oversight, and strategic growth, and deep understanding of the communities served by the Bank qualify him for continued service as a director.
Brian P. Petty, 68, was appointed as a director of ChoiceOne and ChoiceOne Bank on March 1, 2025, following the merger of Fentura Financial, Inc. into ChoiceOne. He previously served as a director of Fentura Financial, Inc., parent company of The State Bank, since 1995. Mr. Petty also served as Vice Chairman of the Fentura Financial, Inc. board of directors since 2011 and as Chairman since 2021. Mr. Petty is the Owner and President of Fenton Glass Service, Inc., which specializes in sales and installation of glass for automobile, residential, industrial and specialty uses. Mr. Petty’s extensive experience as an outside bank director and as a successful small business owner and his community insights from service on numerous boards in the Fenton area qualify him for continued service as a director.
Kelly J. Potes, 64, has been the Chief Executive Officer of ChoiceOne since June 1, 2016, and the Chief Executive Officer of ChoiceOne Bank since October 1, 2019. He has also been a director of ChoiceOne and ChoiceOne Bank since June 1, 2015. Mr. Potes served as both the President and Chief Executive Officer of ChoiceOne from June 2015 until October 1, 2019. He has been the President of ChoiceOne Insurance Agencies, Inc. since June 2016, and previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of ChoiceOne Insurance Agencies, Inc. from January 2001 until June 2016, and as Senior Vice President of ChoiceOne Bank from January 2011 until June 2015. Before that, Mr. Potes was President of Kent-Ottawa Financial Advisors, Inc., a financial consulting firm, from 1998 to 2001, and Vice President of Retail Services of ChoiceOne Bank from 1984 to 1998. Mr. Potes is actively involved in community banking as Immediate Past Chairman of the Community Bankers of Michigan Board and as the Michigan Delegate to the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). He also serves as a director of ChoiceOne Insurance Agencies, Inc., Sparta Downtown Development Authority, and the Bankers Retirement Services board. Additionally, he serves on the Deacon Board for the Kent City Baptist Church. Mr. Potes’ extensive experience in institutional and banking sectors, deep knowledge and expertise regarding ChoiceOne’s markets, competitors, customers, employees, business operations, and strategies, and community service qualify him for continued service as a director.
Continuing Directors with Terms Expiring in 2027
Harold J. Burns, 59, was appointed as a director of ChoiceOne and ChoiceOne Bank on October 1, 2019. Mr. Burns is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and Chartered Global Management Accountant. He has been a Partner with UHY LLP and Managing Director with UHY Advisors MI, Inc. for over 20 years, leading
