8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 7, 2022

ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (989) 772-9471

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(d)    Appointment of Melinda M. Coffin as a Director for Isabella Bank Corporation and Isabella Bank

On October 26, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Corporation appointed Melinda M. Coffin (age 47) to the Board of Directors of Isabella Bank Corporation and to the Board of Directors of Isabella Bank effective November 30, 2022. Ms. Coffin will serve a term as a director until the Corporation's Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2023. The Board has determined that Ms. Coffin is an "independent director" within the meaning of applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits:

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Document

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

Isabella Bank Corporation

401 N. Main Street

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-1649

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Amber Zaske, Community Relations Specialist

Phone: 989-779-6309 | Fax: 989-775-5501

Coffin Joins Isabella Bank Corporation Board

Mt. Pleasant, MI, December 7, 2022- Jae Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer of Isabella Bank Corporation, announced the appointment of Melinda M. Coffin to the Boards of Isabella Bank Corporation and Isabella Bank , effective November 30, 2022.

“Our board is a diverse group of individuals who know the communities we serve. It includes experts with proven leadership that extends into community action. Melinda’s professional experience and knowledge of the Central Michigan area position her to be a strong asset to both our board and our bank,” stated Evans.

Ms. Coffin earned her Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University. While earning her degree, she began her career as a Compliance Officer for Soaring Eagle Gaming Enterprises. Ms. Coffin went on to be Associate General Manager of Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, as well as Executive Director of Gun Lake Gaming Commission. Most recently, she served as Director of Guest Experience at Soaring Eagle Gaming Enterprises and worked in that role until October 2021, when she was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Soaring Eagle Gaming Enterprises.

In her spare time, she helps deliver food at reoccurring food distribution events. In addition, Ms. Coffin helps serve food at Isabella County Restoration House’s weekly events. Charitable contributions are important to Ms. Coffin and she is happy to give monetary support to local organizations such as Salvation Army and Central Michigan University Student Fund.

Ms. Coffin is a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and has extensive knowledge and experience within and outside of the gaming industry. She has spent most of her life in the Central Michigan area, and currently resides in Mt. Pleasant.

Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX: ISBA) is the parent holding company of Isabella Bank, a state chartered community bank headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Isabella Bank was established in 1903 and has been committed to serving the local banking needs of its customers and communities for 119 years. The Bank offers personal and commercial lending and deposit products, as well as investment, trust, and estate planning services through Isabella Wealth. The Bank has locations throughout seven Mid-Michigan counties: Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, and Saginaw.