Shelby State Bank’s Dennert recognized with Rising Star Award

Kayla Dennert

Shelby State Bank’s Dennert recognized with Rising Star Award

SHELBY – Kayla Dennert of Shelby State Bank has been honored as a Rising Star Award winner by the Community Bankers of Michigan. 

The award is given to individuals from a Michigan community bank who have made significant contributions to their bank, their community, and the Michigan community banking industry. Dennert was recognized for her many accomplishments in banking and the local communities she serves.

Dennert started her career with Shelby State Bank and quickly advanced within the organization from customer service representative to credit analyst and into her current role of commercial lender. She regularly presents at career days at area schools along with financial literacy education. She is involved in community organizations such as Hart Public Schools Board of Education, Hart Rotary Club, Oceana County College Access Network, Women Who Care of Oceana County, and 4-H.

Dennert’s commitment to the bank and community embodies the heart of the Rising Star Award. “Kayla is an integral part of our management team who has contributed in so many ways to our organization and local community, and I look forward to seeing all she will do in the years to come,” said Mishelle Comstock, president and CEO of Shelby State Bank.

Shelby State Bank was established in 1931 and has grown to operate ten branches in Western Michigan stretching from Fruitport to Manistee. Each branch offers a wide variety of deposit accounts, consumer loans, residential mortgage lending, and business banking services. For more information about Shelby State Bank, please contact us at (231) 861-2123 or visit www.shelbybank.com for more information.