Old Kent Names Mortgage Chief as a Vice Chairman

Robert H. Warrington, the head of Old Kent Financial Corp.'s mortgage company, has been named a vice chairman of the parent company.

Mr. Warrington has been chairman and chief executive officer of Old Kent Mortgage Co. since June.

He joined the banking company in 1988.

Also promoted to vice chairman was Kevin T. Kabat, president of Old Kent Bank since October. Mr. Kabat joined the company in 1982.

The promotions, announced Tuesday, increased the number of vice chairmen from two to four. Mr. Warrington and Mr. Kabat were also named to Old Kent's board.

The $13.8 billion-asset banking company operates more than 200 branches in Michigan and Illinois.

The mortgage company operates nationwide.

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