Meet Our Commercial Lending Team

Max Anderson
Assistant Vice President | Commercial Lender

office: 231-639-1703 | mobile: 231-645-0316
email: [email protected]

Max brings more than a decade of diverse banking experience to Honor Bank. Having served in both the Traverse City and Petoskey markets, he specializes in one-on-one custom financial solutions that deliver high lifetime value to his clients. Max holds an associate degree from Northwestern Michigan College and a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University.

He serves as the Chair of the Paradise Township Planning Commission, the Village of Kingsley Downtown Development Authority, and the Village of Kingsley Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. He is also the Treasurer of the Kingsley Area Schools Board of Education, The Festival Foundation, and is an active member of East Bay Masonic Lodge # 264.

Max enjoys powerlifting, playing music, and spending time traveling and being outdoors with his family.

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Doug Buck
Vice President | Commercial Lender

(Petoskey area)
Mobile: 231-330-2269
email: [email protected]

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Steve Mitchell
vice president | Commercial Lender

office: 231-639-1801 
email: [email protected]

Steve has been getting his customers the financing they need since 1987. His experience and knowledge enable him to offer well-considered solutions that business owners appreciate. “I like to get to know my clients and understand what’s important to them,” he says. “Then I can put together solutions that help them succeed.”

In his free time, Steve enjoys boating, kayaking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and spending time with his family.

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Troy Noble
First Vice President | Commercial Lender

office: 231-346-1808 
email: [email protected]

Troy has been in banking for nearly 25 years, and in commercial banking for the past eighteen. Before joining Honor Bank, he was the Business Banking Department Manager for Fifth Third Bank, Northern Michigan. “I truly enjoy learning about each client’s business and helping them realize their dreams”, he says.

Troy devotes his free time to family, golfing, and bowling. He also enjoys watching his beloved Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions.

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Cindy Ockert
Assistant Vice President | Commercial Lender

direct: 231-346-1816
email: [email protected]

Cindy has been in banking since 2006. She approaches commercial lending by getting to know her customers and their businesses, listening to their needs and working hard to find a loan that will work best for them. As a northern Michigan native and member of the Zonta Club of Traverse City, Cindy has a deep connection to this region. She understands the unique challenges and successes of operating a business here and brings that knowledge to the table when considering loan options for her customers. 

In her free time, Cindy loves watching her sons play sports and spending time with her family. She also enjoys going camping and spending time on the beach, making the most of this gorgeous region. 

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Cory VanBrocklin
Vice President | Commercial Lender

office: 231-346-1818 | mobile: 231-632-5008
email: [email protected]

A native of northern Michigan, Cory brings many years of local experience in commercial banking to Honor Bank. Active in the community and beloved by his clients, Cory is ready to work with you on financing your business dreams.

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Alan Zelinski | Senior Vice President & Chief Lending Officer

office: 231-346-1807 | mobile: 231-492-4330
email: [email protected]

Al brings more than 25 years of commercial loan experience in the northwest Michigan area and has spent the past 30 years involved in an amazing array of community activities. He is a graduate of TC St. Francis, Northwestern Michigan College, and Ferris State University.  He serves on the board of the Traverse City St Francis Foundation Board, The Northwestern Michigan College Foundation Board, and is an active member of the Traverse City Rotary club. Says Al, “Let me help you find the best banking solution for your business.  With your knowledge of your business and my banking experience, let’s take your business to the next level.”

Al and his family enjoy snowshoeing, curling, boating and golfing.

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