Williams promoted to West Shore Bank CFO

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has recently promoted Paul C. Williams to senior vice president/chief financial officer. Williams joined West Shore Bank in 2010 as the vice president/controller, and brought to West Shore Bank many years of banking experience. He was previously named AVP corporate finance of West Michigan Community Bank and later, VP/CFO of Ionia County National Bank.

“Paul is extremely well qualified to serve as CFO,” said CEO/President Raymond Biggs. “He has an extensive background in financial management and through numerous challenges that the banking industry and economy has endured in recent years, Paul has proven to be both a strong and insightful leader.”

Williams was born and raised in Chicago and earned his BBA from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. He has been active with the Mason County United Way since 2012, and was recently appointed to its Community Investment Committee.