First Michigan Bank has appointed Thomas FitzGibbon Jr to the newly created position of managing director, integration specialist with immediate effect.

FitzGibbon was formerly the executive vice president of Chicago-based MB Financial Bank and was most recently a principal at BSI, a consulting firm that deals with charitable foundations and public entities.

"As the banking industry continues to consolidate, there will be a great need for the banking, integration and leadership skills that Tommy FitzGibbon possesses. We are pleased that he will be applying those skills for the benefit of First Michigan Bank, our employees and our customers," said David Provost, the chairman, president and chief executive officer of First Michigan, in a statement.

The bank, headquartered in Troy, Michigan, has 23 outlets across the state, boosted recently by the acquisition of Citizens First Bank.