John Wendling, Vice President, Business Development Officer, has been in the banking industry for over 40 years. John is a commercial loan officer and focuses primarily on agricultural loans for the bank. Prior to joining The State Bank in 2016, John was the President and CEO of two smaller community banks. John’s vast amount of knowledge of the industry, fits well with being the business development officer for the Great Lakes Bay Region.  

“I truly enjoy referring customers to our bank and nurturing the long term relationships that I have developed over the years.” John is also a part-time farmer, lives in Chesaning with his wife Jeriann and they have three children, Jonathon, Jennifer and Jeff.