UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8‑K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 11, 2015

Talmer Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
001-36308
(Commission File Number)
61-1511150
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

2301 West Big Beaver Rd., Suite 525
Troy, Michigan
(Address of principal executive offices)

48084
(Zip Code)

(248) 498-2802
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
    
On November 11, 2015, David G. Leitch resigned as a director of Talmer Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Talmer Bank and Trust (the “Bank”). Mr. Leitch resigned from the Company’s and the Bank’s boards of directors as a result of his recent appointment to serve as Global General Counsel of Bank of America Corporation. Mr. Leitch’s decision did not involve a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

    





SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
 
TALMER BANCORP, INC.

Dated: November 12, 2015
 
By:    /s/ David T. Provost
 
 
      David T. Provost
 
 
      Chief Executive Officer