Middlefield Appoints Tim Oyster VP
MIDDLEFIELD,—Middlefield Banc Corp. has named Tim Oyster VP, Western Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager. In this role, Oyster will focus on delivering strategic advice to business clients in the Western Ohio Region, helping them improve cash flow, finance key assets, and mitigate risk. Mike Cheravitch, Chief Banking Officer, stated, “As we expand our commercial banking operations,…
Huntington National Bank Names Sean Richardson, Jay Turakhia, David Ortiz to Key Roles
CLEVELAND,— The Huntington National Bank has appointed Jay Turakhia as Regional President for Northeast Ohio, succeeding Sean Richardson, who has been promoted to president of Huntington Distribution Finance. Turakhia brings to this role extensive experience in regional and commercial banking. He will oversee Huntington’s Northeast Ohio region, which spans across Cleveland, Akron, Canton and the…
Portage Names C. Joseph Assid EVP, CFO
RAVENNA, Ohio,—Portage Community Bank, the wholly-owned bank subsidiary of Portage Bancshares, Inc., has appointed C. Joseph (“Joe”) Assid as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Portage Community Bank. With over twenty-five years of professional experience specializing in financial institution accounting, audit, and assurance services and a proven track record of leadership, Assid brings…
Matthew Bower Joins Northwest Bank
COLUMBUS, Ohio,—Northwest Bank has appointed Matthew Bower as managing director, wealth management. In this newly created role, Bower will lead Northwest’s wealth management team of more than 100 associates, with a focus on enhancing and growing its offerings, which currently include private banking, investment management, estate planning, and trust services. This new leadership role is…
Bank of America Names Maria Serravalle Community Relations Manager
DETROIT,—Detroit native Maria Serravalle has been named Bank of America’s Community Relations Manager for the Detroit market. Serravalle will lead efforts to strengthen the bank’s impact across clients, colleagues, and communities. She succeeds Dwanette Williams, who has taken on a new role with Bank of America’s Employee Banking & Investments team. “Maria brings not only…
F&M Bank Names Mike Benson SVP
ARCHBOLD, Ohio,—F&M Bank, subsidiary of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., has added Mike Benson as Senior Vice President, Senior Small Business Banking Manager. This newly created position will facilitate F&M’s strategy to support small businesses across its growing footprint in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. With 40 years of banking experience, Benson brings a wealth of…
Evolve Recognized for Cannabis Payment Solution
ST. PAUL, Minn.,—As cannabis legalization expands across the U.S., including Minnesota, many consumers are surprised to learn that credit card payments are still prohibited at dispensaries. The complexity of this financial environment is what makes the work of Don Raleigh III, Revenue Operations Manager at Evolve Payment (a division of Evolve Systems), so critical. Because…
First Federal Celebrates 121 Years
EVANSVILLE, Ind.,—First Federal Savings Bank began with a simple mission: to provide accessible, reliable financial services to hardworking individuals and families. Today, the bank has grown to ten branches, 135 employees. “As we reflect on 121 years of serving our customers, we are filled with gratitude for the generations who have trusted us with their…
Consumers National Opens Canton Branch
MINERVA, Ohio—Consumers National Bank has its new Canton branch located in the Millennium Centre and has appointed Tony Klonowski as the Branch Relationship Manager. The new branch is the bank’s 23rd full-service branch location and 10th branch in Stark County. “We will provide a refreshing local banking alternative for the downtown businesses and residents as…
FNB Adds AI and Data Science Directors
PITTSBURGH,—First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation has hired Santosh Sinha, Director of AI and Innovation, and Sundeep Tangirala, Director of Data Science. Sinha and Tangirala report to Chris Chan, Chief Strategy Officer. “Innovation and digital technology are significant drivers of FNB’s growth and superior client experience,” said Vincent J. Delie, Jr., Chairman,…