About Us

Executive Management

	Steven M. Wilcox Chairman Email Steve initiated his association with Grand Rapids State Bank as a student in 1964. After graduating from St. John’s University, Collegeville, Mn., his full-time work status began in June 1971. He currently serves as President of the bank holding company, Wilcox Bancshares, Inc. Steve has served in various industry and community leadership posts over his 40 year career. In 2007, he was named "Banker of the Year" by Northwestern Financial Review.
	Noah W. Wilcox President and CEO Email Although he has a lifetime association with GRSB, Noah formally joined GRSB full-time in 1999. He is the fourth generation of his family to lead GRSB. Noah has served on numerous state and national banking association committees. Recently, Noah was elected as the ICBA District Three Minnesota Director. In addition to a number of volunteer activities in the Grand Rapids area, Noah serves as Director for the Itasca County Family YMCA and Trustee for the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, delivering on his belief that community bankers have a civic duty to be proactive participants in the communities they serve. Noah is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s Graduate School of Banking.
	Jill A. Castilla Senior Vice President Email Jill joined GRSB in 2007 after a nine year career with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. She is currently Senior Vice President of Finance. Jill holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Hawaii Pacific University and a master’s degree in economics from the University of Oklahoma. She is an alumna of the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s Graduate School of Banking. Jill currently serves on the Boards of Directors for the Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation and the United Way of 1,000 Lakes. She is a recipient of Hawaii Pacific University's Distinguished Alumni Award.
	Allen R. Liestman Senior Vice President Email With over 20 years of banking experience, Al leads the bank's Business and Personal Banking teams. He joined GRSB in 2008 as Senior Vice President of Lending after serving most recently as market president of KleinBank Victoria. Al holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from St. John's University, and is currently attending the University of Wisconsin - Madison's Graduate School of Banking.
	Shelly D. Steere Senior Vice President Email Shelly joined GRSB in 1990 and has held numerous staff and supervisory positions throughout the bank. She is currently Senior Vice President of Operations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and a master’s degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica. Shelly is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking's Senior Management Program. She is a 2007 recipient of Finance and Commerce's Top Women in Finance. Shelly serves as President of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School Board and is active in numerous community and civic organizations.
	Gregory B. Taylor Senior Vice President Email Greg joined GRSB in 1989 after over 18 years of experience in banking and insurance. Greg currently manages the bank’s investment portfolio. He is a graduate of Moorhead State College and the University of Wisconsin - Madison’s Graduate School of Banking. Greg served on the Grand Rapids Fire Department for over 23 years including five years as Fire Chief. He continues to remain actively involved in the community.
	Edward M. Zabinski Senior Vice President Email Ed joined the GRSB senior management team in 2007 and is currently Senior Vice President of Human Resources. For 20 years, Ed worked as an executive of Blandin Paper Company. He is president of MotherLode North America and the principal of Zabinski Consulting, LLC. Ed currently serves as president of the City of Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority and as a board member of the Northland Foundation. He earned an associate’s degree from Vermillion Community College, a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University and a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.