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Kurtz is V.P. and Chief Financial Officer

Press Release

Bill Kurtz has been named vice president and chief financial officer at Olivet College, according to an announcement by President Don Tuski, Ph.D.
Kurtz brings nearly 30 years of financial management experience to Olivet, including banking, budgeting, financial reporting and investment management. He had been employed with Monarch Community Bancorp, Inc. since 1997, serving most recently as executive vice president and chief operating officer. He has also held executive positions with several accounting and financial organizations, such as Southwestern State Employees Credit Union, Trailmaster Suspension and Century Bank and Trust.
In addition, Kurtz serves as an advisory committee member to the Miller College business program, a finance committee member to the Community Health Center of Branch County Foundation and treasurer of Branch County Habitat for Humanity.
“I am pleased to be joining Olivet College during an exciting and challenging time,” Kurtz said. “I plan to contribute greatly to Olivet’s future success.”
A resident of Coldwater, Kurtz earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western Michigan University. He became a certified public accountant in 1982 and holds several professional designations, including life insurance and securities licenses.