Shelby State Bank (SSB) announces the internal promotion of two new branch managers in their Whitehall and Hesperia offices.
Melissa Harris has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Whitehall branch office. She began her career with Shelby State Bank as a Business Development Specialist, where she oversaw key programs including SSB’s Elan credit card portfolio. She will continue supporting these initiatives in her new role. With more than 20 years of banking experience, Melissa brings extensive expertise in business development, lending, customer education, marketing, sales management and employee coaching.
Melissa is passionate about building and growing strong teams and is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to customers and local businesses. Having grown up in Ravenna, she values the hometown feel of the White Lake area and the opportunities it offers to invest in and support the local community. Melissa is currently relocating to Whitehall and looks forward to serving area residents.
“We are excited to welcome Melissa to our management team. She fully embraces community banking and Shelby State Bank’s mission, and her commitment to team building and relationship development will be a valuable asset,” said Branch Administrator Keely Moon. “We are confident that Melissa will make a meaningful and lasting impact in the White Lake community.”
Tracy Wimpee has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Hesperia branch office. She has been with Shelby State Bank for almost five years, starting as a CSR (Customer Service Representative) and moving to Personal Banker, during which time she has trained CSRs and helped on several special projects and procedures. Tracy also brings extensive management experience in the retail industry. She’s excited to continue her growth with SSB and plans to focus on teambuilding, cross-training, and getting out into the community. She loves spending time with family and her friends, giving back to her community and teaching competitive baton twirling. Tracy resides in Holton with her family.
Moon said, “We are excited to promote Tracy to our leadership team. Tracy has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, dedication, and a genuine commitment to both her team and our customers. Her passion for developing others and serving the community makes her a natural fit for this role. We are excited to see her continue to lead and grow the Hesperia branch.”
