Bank taps Twin
Cities banking veteran, Huntington Private Bank leader to
lead region
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huntington National
Bank announced today that Mike
Maeser has been named regional president in Minnesota, effective immediately. He steps
into the role following an extensive career in the financial
services industry, including the last three years in the
Minneapolis-St. Paul market as
area leader for the Huntington Private Bank.
"Progress in Minnesota is an
important piece of Huntington's
strategy, and we know we will continue to grow our business here
and win new customers in the years to come," said Christian Corts, Regional Banking Director at
Huntington. "Since we entered
Minnesota in 2021, we've built an
experienced team of bankers across business and consumer banking,
mortgage lending, and wealth management – all of which have shown
success. We're thrilled that Mike will be leading our efforts in
this important state."
Maeser joined Huntington's
Private Bank as the Minneapolis-St.
Paul area leader in August
2021. In this role, he has served as a leader
on Huntington's Private Bank Operating Committee and has had
responsibility for Minnesota
and the company's Illinois, Wisconsin, and Colorado, southern Ohio, Indiana, and Florida markets, as well as future expansion
into new markets.
Prior to joining Huntington,
Maeser was the longtime leader of Wells Fargo's wealth-management
business in the Twin Cities and in
surrounding states. He also worked at Citicorp Investment Services
where he served as a regional sales manager. Mike has been in the
financial services industry for more than 30 years.
"I'm honored and excited to take on this incredible opportunity
and to lead this amazing Minnesota
team," said Maeser. "We've made impressive progress in the last
three years, and I'm confident that we can continue to grow our
market share by not only winning new customers, but also deepening
our relationships with those we already serve here in Minnesota."
Maeser and his wife Mary are lifelong Twin Cities residents and have three adult
children. He received his bachelor's degree in economics from the
University of Minnesota. He holds
several industries licenses and is currently a board member of the
Minnesota Orchestra. Maeser previously served on the boards of
Perspectives, Inc.; Greater Twin Cities United Way; and Minnesota
Children's Theatre Company.
In Minnesota, Huntington has approximately 60 branches and
employs more than 1,250 colleagues, serving customers with its full
suite of financial services, including banking, payments, wealth
management, and risk management products and services.
Last year, Huntington ranked
second in Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans in
Minnesota, lending more than
$28 million to 144 local small
businesses. Nationally, Huntington
has been the largest originator, by volume, of SBA 7(a) loans,
providing more loans than any other bank.
About Huntington
Huntington Bancshares
Incorporated is a $196 billion asset
regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The
Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers,
small and middle‐market businesses, corporations, municipalities,
and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking,
payments, wealth management, and risk management products and
services. Huntington operates
approximately 970 branches in 11 states, with certain businesses
operating in extended geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more
information.
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