Copper Ridge Surgery Center Names Jennifer Vallier Chief Executive Officer
Copper Ridge Surgery Center (CRSC) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Vallier joined the organization as Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2026. Vallier brings more than 22 years of experience leading single- and multispecialty ambulatory surgery centers. Her expertise includes operations, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, strategic growth, and physician collaboration. She began her healthcare career as a registered nurse and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ferris State
Copper Ridge Surgery Center Welcomes Kristal Miller Chellis as Controller
Copper Ridge Surgery Center (CRSC) is pleased to announce that Kristal Miller Chellis, CPA has joined the organization as Controller and a member of its Leadership Team.A certified public accountant, Kristal brings 15 years of experience in public accounting, along with technical expertise and operational insight. She is skilled at translating financial data into meaningful guidance to support leadership decisions.“Kristal’s financial experience and ability to connect the numbers to practical decisions will
Grand Traverse State Bank Welcomes Avery Bigger as Assistant Branch Manager
Grand Traverse State Bank, a division of First State Bank of Michigan, has named Avery Bigger Assistant Branch Manager for its downtown Traverse City office.In her role, Bigger supports daily branch operations and collaborates with the bank’s retail banking, lending, operations, and leadership teams to deliver responsive, relationship-focused service to customers and the community.Bigger brings a strong customer-service and hospitality background to the position, with experience in client relations,
Ben Holstad Joins Grand Traverse State Bank as Customer Service Representative
Ben Holstad Joins Grand Traverse State Bank as Customer Service Representative.“Ben brings a thoughtful, service-oriented approach to every customer interaction,” said Gregg Bigger, Chairman and CEO of Grand Traverse State Bank. “His background in financial services, operations, and problem-solving makes him a valuable member of our team.”Holstad brings a background in financial services, customer relations, logistics, and retail operations. Previously, he worked as a Member Relationship Specialist at
