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A N N U A L   R E P O R T   2 0 1 1

commitcareconnectAnnual Shareholder Meeting

May 1, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.  
Comfort Inn & Conference Center
2424 S. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant 48858

Mission Statement
To create an operating environment that will provide shareholders with sustained growth 
in  their  investment  while  maintaining  our  independence  and  subsidiaries'  autonomy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The equal employment opportunity clauses in Section 202 of the Executive Order 11246, as amended; 38 USC 4212, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974; Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act 
of 1973, as amended; relative to equal employment opportunity and implementing rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor are adhered to and supported by Isabella Bank Corporation and its subsidiaries.

David J. Maness, Chairman

Richard J. Barz, Chief Executive Officer

On  behalf  of  our  Board  of  Directors,  we  are 
pleased  to  report  another  successful  year  for 
Isabella  Bank  Corporation.  The  financial  industry 
has  certainly  faced  challenges;  however,  we  have 
found  communicating  the  good  news  has  been  very 
important during times when so much of the attention 
in  the  media  has  been  focused  on  the  negative.  We 
have a great story to tell and we have been working 
hard  to  share  it  with  our  communities.  In  2011,  we 
celebrated  record  earnings,  strong  dividends,  and 
solid growth which have positioned us well for 2012.

During 2011, we saw a 37% increase in the market price 
of our stock and celebrated the 30th consecutive year 
we  increased  cash  dividends.  The  closing  price  of  our 
stock  on  December  30,  2011  was  $23.70  compared 
to  $17.30  on  December  31,  2010.  While  stock  price  is 
driven  by  the  market  and  not  something  within  our 
control,  our  financial  performance  can  have  a  direct 
impact on the dividends we pay to our shareholders. In 
2011, our cash dividends totaled $0.76 per share, a 5.6% 
increase  from  2010.  As  shareholders,  it  is  important 
that  we  continue  to  reward  you  while  balancing  the 
needs of our customers. And for many of you who are 
both  a  customer  and  a  shareholder,  you  understand 
how important maintaining this balance is to our future.

Strategic growth will be a key component to keeping 
the  momentum  of  our  success  going  forward.  The 
word strategic is very important as it emphasizes the 

importance  of  having  a  solid  plan.  In  other  words, 
we will not sacrifice the very core values which have 
made  us  strong  for  the  sake  of  growth.  Our  first 
priority is organic growth, or growing and deepening 
the  number  of  relationships  we  have  within  our 
current  communities.  The  other  approach  to  growth 
involves  expanding  into  new  communities  which  fit 
within  our  market  area  and  complement  our  culture 
as an organization.

We  look  to  our  Investment  and  Trust  Services 
Department  to  be  a  key  driver  of  organic  growth 
in  the  years  ahead.  For  that  reason,  we  integrated 
what  used  to  be  two  separate  departments  into 
one  in  2011.  Promoting  one  team  allows  us  to  more 
easily  reach  out  to  our  customers  and  employees, 
increasing  awareness  of  our  products  and  services 
in our communities. Together their services have the 
ability  to  add  tremendous  value  to  the  financial  and 
estate planning needs of our customers while creating 
additional revenue opportunities for the Bank. 

A discussion on growth would not be complete without 
an  update  on  our  newest  office  in  Midland.  It  is 
hard  to  believe  this  office  will  celebrate  its  two  year 
anniversary  in  August.  Midland  is  a  perfect  example 
of  strategic  growth;  the  office  is  located  within  our 
footprint  and  in  a  community  that  complements  our 
culture.  At the end of 2011, our deposits had grown to 
over $16.3 million and our loans exceeded $6.0 million 

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for this location.  We are pleased to report because of this growth, 
we were able to add a full-time mortgage lender to the Midland team 
for 2012.  In the next year, we will also expand into the community 
of Freeland.  We have purchased property on the corner of Meyers 
Street  and  M-47  with  plans  to  begin  construction  later  this  spring.  

Employee development has an important role in our sustainability. 
Training  has  become  a  trademark  for  working  at  Isabella  Bank; 
focusing both on personal as well as professional development. Our 
largest training initiative is our bank-wide customer service seminar 
which we hold annually. We view this seminar as an opportunity to 
reinvest in one of our most important assets, our employees.  This 
training  stresses  the  importance  of  personal  development  while 
continuing  to  build  a  culture  of  collaboration  among  our  different 
branches and departments.

At  our  2012  seminar,  we  unveiled  our  new  service  vision, 
"Commit - Care - Connect".   This vision articulates the true purpose 
of  why  our  organization  exists,  putting  into  words  the  beliefs  we 
have valued for over a century. We are committed to connecting our 
customers with the right products and services to meet their goals 
and we do this with care and integrity.

Over  the  past  few  years,  we  have  also  made  a  very  deliberate 
investment in leadership development.  Approximately six years ago, 
we partnered with the distinguished Dale Carnegie training group to 
invest  in  the  personal  development  of  our  employees.  This  twelve 
week program focused on taking leadership to the next level.  Since 
then, we are pleased to report over 150 of our staff have graduated 
from  this  program.  Executive  development  has  been  another  key 
area  of  focus  for  us.    In  partnership  with  a  professional  executive 
development  expert,  we  have  two  different  groups  going 
through an intense two year executive development 
program.  As a result  of this  program, we have 
seen  both  professional  and  personal  growth  in 
these individuals. In addition, this development 
program will ensure that our senior staff is well 
prepared  to  lead  this  organization  for  many 
years to come.

Keeping in the spirit of employee development, we would like to take 
time  to  recognize  our  annual  officer  promotions.  These  individuals 
exemplify the dedication it takes to uphold our values and we cannot 
thank  them  enough  for  their  contributions.  In  June,  Mr.  Steven 
Pung  was  promoted  to  Executive  Vice  President  and  Mr.  Jae  Evans 
was  promoted  to  Chief  Operations  Officer.  We  also  welcomed  Mr. 
Rich  Russo  to  our  team  to  serve  as  Greenville  Division  President.  
In  December,  Mr.  Dan  Eversole  (Human  Resources)  and  Mrs.  Barb 
Place  (Audit)  were  promoted  to  Senior  Vice  Presidents.  Mrs.  Carrie 
Smith  (Mortgages)  and  Mrs.  Erika  Ross  (Marketing)  were  promoted 
to Vice Presidents. Mrs. Freida Tilmann (Mortgages), Mr. Vern Houin 
(Technology),  and  Mrs.  Shelley  Hobbs  (Midland  Branch  Manager) 
were promoted to Assistant Vice Presidents.

We  would  also  like  to  recognize  Mrs.  Dianne  Morey  who  retired 
from our Board in 2011.  As a local business owner herself, Dianne’s 
insight added tremendous value to our Board. She has also been a 
champion of our Bank in the community.  Thank you Dianne for your 
many contributions to Isabella Bank.

On behalf of our Board and employees, thank you for your support 
in  2011.  We  are  very  proud  of  our  accomplishments;  without 
your  loyalty  and  trust  our  success  would  not  be  possible.  We 
look  forward  to  seeing  you  at  our  annual  shareholder  meeting  on 
May 1, 2012 at the Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn and Conference Center 
at 5:00 p.m.

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Dennis P. Angner, President & Chief Financial Officer

2011 Financial Highlights 
& Industry Trends  

▪  Record  net  income  of 
    $10.21 million

▪  Record earnings per share  
    of $1.35, a 12.50% increase

▪  Assets at year end 2011 
   of $1.34 billion, a 9.15% 
    increase over 2010 

▪  Deposit growth of 9.21% 

In  2011,  our  net  income  was  $10.21  million,  an 
increase  of  $1.17  million  when  compared  to 
year-end  2010.    Over  the  past  two  years,  our  net 
income has increased $2.41 million, or 30.90%, while 
earnings per share have increased $0.31.  

Loan  quality  continues  to  be  an  important  factor 
in  determining  financial  performance.  Our  loan 
quality  remains  strong  as  evidenced  by  our  low 
percentage  of loans classified as nonperforming. As 
of  December  31,  2011,  our  ratio  of  nonperforming 
loans  to  total  loans  was  0.95%  compared  to  2.95% 
for  our  peer  group.  In  2011,  our  net  charged-off 
loans  totaled  $3.82  million,  and  while  this  number 
is  well  below  the  state  and  national  averages,  it  is 
still  well  above  our  historical  levels.  (The  average 
percentage  of  charged-off  loans  to  total  loans  from 
2000  to  2007  was  0.14%  versus  0.51%  in  2011.)      

In  2011,  new  regulations  introduced  in  the  Dodd-
Frank  Wall  Street  Reform  and  Consumer  Protection 
Act  (the  “Dodd-Frank  Act”)  moved  into  our  everyday 
operations  at  the  Bank.  These  rules  have  impacted 
staffing  requirements,  compliance  costs,  and  overall 
profitability.  The  recent  addition  of  an  entirely  new 
department  responsible  for  certain  requirements 
under  these  new  rules  is  one  example  of  how  these 
regulations  affected  staffing.  This  department’s 
responsibility is to perform a review of all commercial 

and residential appraisals done by third party providers 
to  determine  if  they  meet  industry  standards.  These 
new regulations take a substantial time commitment 
from our team. In addition to meeting our regulatory 
requirements, we also need to understand how these 
rules affect our customers and take the necessary steps 
to minimize any inconvenience they may experience.  

Since  December  2008,  market  interest  rates  have 
been at record lows. In a recent announcement, the 
general consensus among the Federal Reserve Board 
of Governors is there will be no significant change in 
interest  rate  levels  until  late  2014.  Clearly,  interest 
rates at these extremely low levels have resulted in 
subsidizing borrowers at the expense of savers. 

For  many  financial  institutions,  including  Isabella 
Bank  Corporation,  historically  low  interest  rates 
coupled  with  weakened  loan  demand  have  created 
new challenges.  Over the past three years, the total 
balance of outstanding loans has declined on a state 
and national level.  During this time, our total assets 
grew by $198.66 million, with loan growth accounting 
for  $26.98  million  and  investments  $170.52  million.  
While our loan growth has been less than we would 
have liked, we are extremely fortunate to still show 
growth.  The  challenge  in  this  scenario  becomes 
deploying deposit dollars from higher paying loans to 
lower yielding investments.

 
Managing  interest  rate  risk  during  this  low  rate 
environment is another trial facing the entire banking 
industry. Interest rate risk is created when our assets 
(loans) re-price at different speeds and time frames 
than  our  liabilities  (deposits).  For  example,  in  the 
current environment borrowers want fixed rates for 
the longest term possible, while savers generally opt 
for  short  term  or  liquid  deposit  products.  There  is 
an old adage in banking, there is no such thing as a 
fixed rate loan in a falling interest rate environment 
(many people will want to refinance).   Conversely, in 
a rising rate environment, there is no such thing as 
a  fixed  rate  certificate  of  deposit  (many  customers 
are  willing  to  pay  the  penalty  to  get  a  higher  rate).  
When  interest  rates  increase,  our  deposits  re-price 
at higher rates, and faster than our loans. To manage 
this  risk,  we  have  been  borrowing  long  term  fixed 
rate funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank. While 
this strategy has decreased our current net interest 
yields,  it  provides  long  term  protection  against 
interest rate risk.

Despite the challenges mentioned above, we continue 
to be profitable; 2011 was a record setting year for 
net income.  We are proud to be a community bank; 
we  understand  the  value  of  being  a  locally  owned 
and operated business in our communities, and we 
look forward to maintaining our independence into 
the foreseeable future.

Peer Group Comparison
We subscribe to reports that compare the financial performance of Isabella Bank Corporation to 
other bank holding companies in the United States who are similar in size ($1.0 billion-$3.0 billion 
in assets).  In all, there are 303 bank holding companies in our peer group.  There are several 
key ratios that we use to monitor the strength and soundness of Isabella Bank Corporation: 
(1) Return on Assets; (2) Risked Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets; (3) Problem Loans; and 
(4) Allowance for Bad Debt to Problem Loans.  

Return on Assets (ROA)
Isabella Bank Corporation  0.79%
Peer Group  0.62%

Problem Loans (Nonperforming)
Isabella Bank Corporation  0.95%
Peer Group  2.95% 

ROA measures net income by the average 
asset  size  of  the  bank  holding  company.  
Our ROA in 2011 exceeded the peer group 
by 0.17%.

Risk Based Capital to Risk 
Weighted Assets
Isabella Bank Corporation 14.17%
Peer Group  15.43% 

This  measures  the  amount  of  capital 
held  against  risk  based  assets.  The 
Corporation's  ratio  of  14.17%  is  strong 
when  compared  to  the  required  ratio 
of  10.0%  necessary  to  be  considered 
adequately  capitalized  under  the  Federal 
Reserve  Board's  risk  based  capital 
rules.    The  Corporation  continues  to 
be  profitable,  well  capitalized  and  has 
funds  available  to  meet  its  customers' 
borrowing needs. 

Problem  Loans  measures  the  percent  of 
loans that are over 90 days past due and still 
accruing or placed in non-accrual because 
collection  is  doubtful.  Our  total  problem 
loans  (as  a  percentage  of  loans)  is  0.95% 
compared  to  2.95%  for  our  peer  group. 
The peer group average is over three times 
higher than Isabella Bank Corporation.

Allowance for Bad Debt to 
Problem Loans
Isabella Bank Corporation  173.03%
Peer Group  100.52% 

Allowance  for  Bad  Debt  to  Problem 
Loans  measures  the  amount  of  reserves 
needed for possible loan losses. We have 
$1.73  in  reserves  for  every  $1.00  of 
nonperforming loans. 

Results as of December 31, 2011

 
Income Statement Data

Total Interest Income

Net Interest Income

Provision for Loans Losses

           Net Income 

Balance Sheet Data

End of Year Assets

Daily Average Assets

Daily Average Deposits

Daily Average Loans/Net

Daily Average Equity

Per Share Data

Earnings Per Share

  Basic

  Diluted

Cash Dividends

Book Value (Year End)

Market Value (Year End)

Financial Ratios

Shareholders' Equity to Assets (Year End)

Return on Average Equity

Return on Average Tangible Equity

Cash Dividend Payout to Net Income

Return on Average Assets

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

2011

$ 57,905

$ 41,702

$ 3,826

$ 10,210 

$ 1,337,925

$ 1,287,195

$ 927,186

$ 730,919

$ 145,725

$ 1.35

$ 1.31

$ 0.76

$ 20.40

$ 23.70

11.57%

7.01%

10.30%

56.51%

0.79%

2010

$ 57,217

$ 40,013

$ 4,857

$ 9,045

$ 1,225,810

$ 1,182,930

$ 840,392

$ 712,272

$ 139,855

$ 1.20

$ 1.17

$ 0.72

$ 19.23

$ 17.30

11.84%

6.47%

9.55%

59.93%

0.76%

2009

$ 58,105

$ 38,266

$ 6,093

$ 7,800 

$ 1,143,944

$ 1,127,634

$ 786,714

$ 712,965

$ 139,810

$ 1.04

$ 1.01

$ 0.70

$ 18.69

$ 18.95

12.31%

5.58%

8.53%

67.40%

0.69%

2008

$ 61,385

$ 35,779

$ 9,500

$ 4,101 

$ 1,139,263

$ 1,113,102

$ 817,041

$ 708,434

$ 143,626

$ 0.55

$ 0.53

$ 0.65

$ 17.89

$ 25.50

11.80%

2.86%

4.41%

118.82%

0.37%

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$ 53,972

$ 28,013

$ 1,211

$ 7,930 

$ 957,282

$ 925,631

$ 727,762

$ 596,739

$ 119,246

$ 1.14

$ 1.11

$  0.62

$ 17.58

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In 2011, we experienced growth and record net 
income.   We  also  celebrated  30  consecutive 
years  of  increased  cash  dividends.  Our  story 
is not uncommon in our communities.  There 
are  many  other  businesses  right  in  our 
backyard  who  are  taking  on  these  economic 
challenges,  turning  them  into  opportunities, 
and succeeding.  We would like to share with 
you a few of these stories.   

Business Spotlight 
Sherwood Farms

St. Louis, MI

Cash crop farming has been part of the Sherwood family for three generations.  Originally 
started north of Wheeler by Lyle Sherwood, he then moved his operations to the present 
location  west  of  Breckenridge.    His  son,  Arland,  became  involved  in  the  farm,  later  
mentoring  and  passing  along  the  business  to  his  sons,  Al  and  Jeff.      They  currently  own 
Sherwood  Farms,  with  Arland  helping  at  planting  and  harvesting  time.  Over  the  past 
thirty years, farming has seen its share of changes, both in the competitive market and in 
technology.    Pricing  which  was  once  dependent  on  the  weather  conditions  and  demand 
locally,  is  now  influenced  by  factors  internationally,  as  well  as  the  Chicago  commodities 
market.  Technological  advances,  such  as  equipment  with  built-in  GPS,  have  created 
efficiencies,  minimizing  waste  and  allowing  the  Sherwoods  to  effectively  manage  an 
operation spread over 3,200 acres.

Strategic planning has played a key role in the success of Sherwood Farms.  While many 
may think cash crop farming is seasonal, Al and Jeff are busy year-round planning for the 
future.  They are able to utilize the tools available today to make decisions about when to 
purchase supplies and sell crops.  The unpredictability of farming also makes planning for 
the  challenging  years  important.    Saving  money  during  the  good  years,  doing  their  own 
repairs, not financially overextending themselves, and protecting their business using crop 
insurance have all been strategies used by the Sherwoods to make this multi-generation 
farm successful. 

Why Bank with a Community Bank?
"It is good for the community to work with the community. Isabella Bank 
has always taken care of us and we have confidence in them."

commitKyle's Manufacturing

Farwell, MI

In 1996, what began as an idea for manufacturing valves has grown today 
into  a  successful  business  located  in  Farwell.    While  the  sheer  cost  of 
starting a manufacturing business may have deterred many entrepreneurs 
from taking this idea further, Dave Kyle was determined to turn his vision 
into reality.  With years of manufacturing experience and encouragement 
from others in the industry, Dave wrote the initial business plan for Kyle's 
Manufacturing.    Success  for  this  northern  Michigan  business  was  built 
upon their perseverance, product integrity, and community support.    

Kyle's Manufacturing has created a competitive edge in the market through 
their  attention  to  detail  and  ability  to  deliver  on  promises.    These  are 
both qualities that drive customer loyalty, a cornerstone of the company's 
brand.  Technology  has  been  embraced  by  the  company  in  order  to 
produce quality products while improving efficiencies.  As a result of these 
strategies, they have outgrown their original building, their two machines 
have become 17, and the company employs 10 people.  

Why Bank with a Community Bank?
"Isabella Bank is like working with family.  They treat you 
like family."

careCasair, Inc.

Stanton, MI

In rural communities, internet access is not always available to families and businesses.  This has created 
many challenges not only for those wishing to get access at home but also for the businesses which rely 
upon electronic communication for their day-to-day operations.  Steve Meinhardt saw this need as a great 
opportunity for his business, Casair, to assist the community.  His business, originally located in his father’s 
garage, began with computer programing and since then has grown rapidly, expanding their services, and 
now employing 22 people.  In addition to internet services, Casair provides network security, business IT 
support, hosting services and computer repair.

In the technology industry, changes happen continuously and staying ahead of the curve is essential for the 
survival of any business.  One of Casair’s key strategies for success has been to reinvest profits back into 
their business.  By doing so, they have enhanced their services and expanded their coverage area.  Their 
commitment to continuously improve their services shows their dedication to providing their customers 
with  a  positive  experience.    They  recognize  their  business  is  as  much  about  providing  the  support 
surrounding the service as it is about providing the service itself.  In other words, their value as a company 
is dependent upon having the support available to customers when they have questions.  

Just as Steve recognized the opportunity to bring internet services to his community, he continues to look 
for other opportunities.  This is another key ingredient to their success.  In 2010, Casair began a $26 million 
expansion project in order to provide high speed broadband services to the underserved areas of Mecosta, 
Montcalm, Gratiot and Northern Ionia counties.  As a result of this project, the company anticipates adding 
30 more employees.

Why Bank with a Community Bank?
"Isabella Bank was willing to cater to the unique needs of our high capital needs business. 
Isabella  Bank  provides  the  perfect  balance  of  the  advanced  technology  of  a  national 
bank along with the personal touch and local convenience of a community bank."

Northwind Investments

Mt. Pleasant, MI

In  the  highly  competitive  fast  food  industry,  business  owners  must  find  a  way  to  differentiate 
themselves from other restaurants and grocery stores in order to be successful.  With a travel center 
(convenience store/gas station/truck stop), nine Qdoba restaurants and 24 Burger King locations 
throughout  Mid  and  Northern  Michigan,  Northwind  Investments  has  accomplished  this  through 
their top-line management style, dedication to customer service and product diversification.

Owners Greg Johnroe, Norm Spalding, Bob Spalding, and Kevin Egnatuk use a top-line management 
strategy which focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and building brand awareness 
throughout their communities (a bottom-line strategy centers the decision making process purely 
around profit). Northwind’s dedication to customer service is part of their culture and is valued 
by their 900+ employees throughout their 33 locations.  This culture of service excellence has led 
them to be recognized by Qdoba Corporation on eight different occasions for their success.  In 
addition, their Mt. Pleasant location received an award during their grand opening in 2007 for the 
highest first week’s sales volume for any Qdoba restaurant up to that time.

Northwind's  success  can  also  be  attributed  to  their  ability  to  look  into  the  future  to  uncover 
opportunities.    Despite  the  challenges  in  the  economy,  they  have  taken  this  opportunity  to 
diversify  their  business,  adding  three  new  locations  and  looking  at  the  addition  of  new  food 
offerings to meet the changing needs and expectations of their customers.

Why Bank with a Community Bank?
“The large regional and national banks look at companies like us, and try to find a 
way to fit us into one of their “boxes” for services and loan relationships. Isabella 
Bank comes to us with the attitude of “How can we help you ?” and then finds 
ways to adapt to our needs.  It is such a refreshing way to do business."

connectDoyle Forest 
Products, Inc.

Paris, MI

John Doyle originally started Doyle Forest Products fifty-five years ago and has since 
passed  the  business  along  to  his  son,  Joe.    The  company  provides  timber  removal 
services  in  and  around  Paris,  Michigan  (45  mile  radius)  and  employs  18  people.    
When the business began, there were many competitors in the industry and today, 
the  consolidation  of  large  mills  has  added  new  challenges.  Over  the  years,  the 
Doyles’  ability  to  effectively  locate  timber,  differentiate  their  service,  and  market 
their product for resale have all been keys to their success.  

When it comes to locating timber, the Doyles’ commitment to customer satisfaction 
and service differentiation keeps business in the pipeline well into the future.  Most 
of  their  business  comes  from  the  positive  word  of  mouth  experiences  from  their 
customers, and they rely very little on advertising.  The Doyles take great pride in 
leaving a job site clean for their customers and have invested in the sophisticated 
equipment needed to be efficient with their time while minimizing waste.  

During tough economies, forestry companies have not always been able to market 
their products.  While the Doyles have seen their fair share of challenges, their strong 
relationships  with  others  in  the  industry  have  had  a  substantial  impact  on  their 
success.    Their  willingness  to  complete  custom  projects  when  no  one  else  would, 
helped  build  Doyle  Forest  Products'  reputation  for  being  flexible  and  dependable.  
What resulted from these close relationships was a network of local businesses who 
worked together to adapt and be successful despite tough times.   

Why Bank with a Community Bank?
"Isabella Bank has worked very hard to understand our business and 
to anticipate our needs. They have structured their services well, and 
I really appreciate their ability and willingness to participate in our 
long term planning."

Board of 
Directors

DAVID J. MANESS - Chairman
  President, Maness Petroleum Corporation

RICHARD J. BARZ
  Chief Executive Officer, Isabella Bank Corporation

DENNIS P. ANGNER
  President and Chief Financial Officer,  Isabella Bank Corporation

JEFFREY J. BARNES, MD
   Physician and Co-Owner, Central Eye Consultants

SANDRA L. CAUL
  State Representative (retired)

JAMES C. FABIANO
  Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Fabiano Brothers, Inc. 

G. CHARLES HUBSCHER
  President, Hubscher and Son, Inc.

JOSEPH LaFRAMBOISE
  Sales and Marketing Executive, Ford Motor Company (retired)

THOMAS L. KLEINHARDT
     President, McGuire Chevrolet 

W. JOSEPH MANIFOLD, CPA
  Chief Financial Officer, Federal Broach & Machine Co.

W. MICHAEL McGUIRE
  Director of the Office of the Corporate Secretary, 
    The Dow Chemical Company

DALE D. WEBURG
  President, Weburg Farms, Inc.

David J. Maness

Richard J. Barz

Dennis P. Angner

Jeffrey J. Barnes, MD

Sandra L. Caul

James C. Fabiano

G. Charles Hubscher

Joseph LaFramboise

Thomas L. Kleinhardt W. Joseph Manifold, CPA W. Michael McGuire

Dale D. Weburg

Isabella Bank Corporation Officers

RICHARD J. BARZ
    Chief Executive Officer

DENNIS P. ANGNER
  President and Chief Financial Officer

BARBARA A. PLACE, CPA
  Senior Vice President

PEGGY L. WHEELER
  Senior Vice President

CYNTHIA J. DIEHM
  Vice President

GREGORY S. MAPES
  Vice President 

PATRICIA A. PLAXTON
  Vice President

AMY C. VOGEL
  Vice President

Isabella Bank Officers

RICHARD J. BARZ
  President and Chief Executive Officer

STEVEN D. PUNG
  Executive Vice President

JAE A. EVANS
  Chief Operations Officer

DAVID J. REETZ
  Chief Lending Officer

BARBARA B. DIEHM
  Senior Vice President

DANIEL E. EVERSOLE
  Senior Vice President

JAMES L. BINDER
  Vice President

JULIE F. BOLT
  Vice President

RANDY J. DICKINSON, CPA
  Vice President

DAVID D. GILLESPIE
  Vice President

MICHAEL K. HUENEMANN
  Vice President

ROBERT K. MADSEN
  Vice President

ERIKA M. ROSS
  Vice President

PAUL C. SIERS
  Vice President

CARRIE S. SMITH
  Vice President

JEFFREY W. SMITH
  Vice President

JONATHAN J. WAINWRIGHT
  Vice President

PEGGY L. WHEELER
  Vice President

LEO R. WICKERT
  Vice President

Breckenridge Division 
Board of Directors

DALE D. WEBURG - Chairman

DENNIS P. ANGNER
RICHARD J. BARZ
DAVID J. KING
WILSON C. LAUER
TIMOTHY M. MILLER
KIRK L. SMITH
GREGORY V. VARNER

Breckenridge Division Officers

TIMOTHY M. MILLER
  President

BRIAN K. GOWARD
  Vice President

KENNETH L. HOWELL
  Vice President

BARBARA K. McKENZIE
  Vice President

JOHN D. RIVETT
  Vice President

Farwell Division 
Board of Directors

HERBERT R. MILLER - Chairman

DENNIS P. ANGNER
RICHARD J. BARZ
THOMAS E. KEDROWSKI
THOMAS L. KLEINHARDT
W. MICHAEL McGUIRE
LARRY R. SCHOFIELD
THOMAS J. WALLACE

Farwell Division Officers

THOMAS J. WALLACE
  President

MELODY M. DARNELL
  Vice President

TIMOTHY M. WILSON
  Division Senior Lender

Greenville Division 
Board of Directors

LEALAND T. WALLIN - Chairman

DENNIS P. ANGNER
RICHARD J. BARZ
KIRKWOOD E. FABER, DDS
DEBRA JORGENSEN-HUCH
ALEXANDER R. KEMP
GREGORY D. MILLARD
JAMES M. MULLENDORE, Jr.
RICHARD K. RUSSO

Greenville Division Officers

RICHARD K. RUSSO
  President

KATHY J. KORSON
  Vice President

DAVID W. SEPPALA
  Vice President

Mecosta Division 
Board of Directors

RICHARD J. BARZ
Dr. RALPH P. CREW
LAWRENCE E. EMIG
KEVIN J. DEFEVER
JOSEPH LaFRAMBOISE
JEROME E. SCHWIND

Mecosta Division Officers

JEROME E. SCHWIND
  President

Financial Group Information Services 
Board of Directors

DALE D. WEBURG - Chairman

DENNIS P. ANGNER
RICHARD J. BARZ
JAE A. EVANS
THOMAS L. KLEINHARDT
JOSEPH LaFRAMBOISE
W. MICHAEL McGUIRE
DAVID J. MANESS
TIMOTHY M. MILLER
STEVEN D. PUNG
JONATHAN J. WAINWRIGHT

Financial Group Information 
Services Officers

JONATHAN J. WAINWRIGHT
  President

JULIE A. HUBER
  Vice President

Board of Directors and Senior Officers as of March 2012

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