Chris Holman welcomes Bill Hufnagel, President & CEO Dart Bank, Mason, MI.
Watch Bill and Chris discuss Dart Bank celebrates 100 years of trust, innovation, community impact, the journey and what’s next in the YouTube video shared below:
Chris had several things he wanted to find out from Bill in their conversation.
Dart Bank marked a significant milestone on Friday, March 21, tell us about that?
Share the story of Rollin C. Dart and his son, Doc Campbell Dart, in 1925?
Talk about the growth and your footprint across Michigan at this point?
So, I’m hearing trust, innovation, and a deep dedication to the communities, go deeper into those innovations?
Michigan Bankers Association was on hand for your celebration, share how they help Dart Bank?
Where is Dart Bank headed at 100 years?
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Since 1925, Dart Bank has been more than just a financial institution to our communities.
We’ve been a trusted life-long financial partner, helping individuals, families, and businesses reach their goals. For the past century, we’ve built relationships rooted in trust, innovation, and community, evolving and expanding to meet the needs of our customers while staying true to our core values. As we recognize this milestone, we honor the past, embrace the present, and look forward to the next 100 years of serving you. Thank you for being part of our journey!
Celebrate With Us!
On April 25, 2025 from 11a.m. – 1p.m. ET, we invite you to celebrate 100 years of Dart Bank at one of these branches: Mason, Holt, and Grand Ledge. Join us as we honor a century of trust, innovation, and community with special festivities at each location:
- Lunch and light refreshments
- MSU Bakers cookies
- Free gifts and prize drawings
No purchase necessary to enter or win. Prize drawing will take place on April 25, 2025. Winners will be selected at random and contacted by phone. You do not need to be present to win.
Dart Bank Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Special Tribute Event in Mason
MASON, Mich., March 2025 – Dart Bank marked a significant milestone on Friday, March 21, celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special tribute event at its Mason headquarters.
Employees, community leaders, and banking partners gathered to reflect on the bank’s century-long legacy and its continued impact on the people and businesses it serves.
Dart Bank President and CEO Bill Hufnagel was joined by Michigan State Representative Julie Brixie (D-Meridian Twp.) and Nick Gerwitz, District Director from the Office of Senator Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing), who each spoke about the bank’s deep-rooted connection to its communities. Representative Brixie also presented an official tribute recognizing Dart Bank’s 100 years of service to Michigan families and businesses.
“When Rollin C. Dart and his son, Doc Campbell Dart, founded Dart Bank in 1925, they didn’t just start a business – they built a commitment to this community that has lasted a century,” said Hufnagel. “For generations, families and businesses have turned to Dart Bank not just for loans and savings accounts, but for a lifelong financial partner they can trust. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to the same values that have guided Dart Bank for 100 years – trust, innovation, and a deep dedication to the communities we serve.”
The event also welcomed representatives from the Michigan Bankers Association and Community Bankers of Michigan, as well as Mason Police Chief Matt Shutes. Attendees reflected on Dart Bank’s long history of innovation, from being the first U.S. bank to finance automobile purchases in the 1930s to pioneering banking solutions for cannabis and hemp businesses in Michigan.
Founded in 1925, Dart Bank has grown from a single community bank into a trusted financial institution with multiple branch locations and loan centers throughout Michigan. Known for its relationship-driven approach and forward-thinking banking solutions, Dart Bank remains focused on expanding its services while staying true to its community banking roots as it looks toward the next 100 years.
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About Dart Bank Founded in 1925, Dart Bank was built and has grown on a foundation of innovation; it was the first bank in the United States to finance automobiles. Among its other notable achievements, Dart Bank has been named a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press and has earned the designation of Top Workplace USA for three consecutive years. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart Bank has 13 offices, assets totaling over $1.2 billion, and more than 330 employees in 23 states. For more information, visit dart.bank.
