John Cunningham
MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio,—Middlefield Banc Corp. has added John Cunningham, Thomas Young and Nick Paradiso to its banking team. The Company also announced the retirement of Jack Gregorin, after a 43-year banking career with the last seven years at Middlefield as the Company’s Northeast Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager.
Ronald L. Zimmerly, Jr., President, and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “As we continue to invest in our commercial banking business, John, Tom, and Nick bring the experience, leadership, and deep community connections that will support our clients and strengthen our presence in our Northeast and Central Ohio markets. Zimmerly continued, “On behalf of the entire Middlefield family, I want to thank Jack for his years of service to the Bank. For 43 years, Jack has provided commercial customers throughout Ohio with integrity and proven financial advice. I wish Jack well on his next chapter.”
John Cunningham has been Appointed SVP, Northeast Ohio Commercial Market Executive. Cunningham will oversee Middlefield’s commercial growth strategy and relationship management across the Company’s Northeast Ohio footprint. With nearly 30 years of banking experience and a reputation for
Thomas Young
building high-performing teams, Cunningham brings significant expertise in commercial real estate and middle market banking. From 2021 to 2025, Cunningham was the SVP - Senior Managing Director, Commercial Real Estate at Premier Bank. Prior to this, he held positions at TCF Bank / Chemical Bank, The Home Saving and Loan Bank, Huntington National Bank, National City Bank, and Associates First Capital Corporation.
Nick Paradiso
Thomas Young has been named VP, Northeast Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager. Young will focus on delivering strategic advice to business clients in the Northeast Ohio Region, helping them improve cash flow, finance key assets, and mitigate risk. With a strong analytical skillset and a passion for supporting business growth, Young has built a career helping clients navigate change and seize opportunity. Most recently, he was VP, Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager at U.S. Bank from 2023 to 2025. His prior experience includes roles at First Federal of Lakewood, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, PNC Bank, FirstMerit Bank, Huntington National Bank, and KeyBank.
Nick Paradiso has been appointed Central Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager. Paradiso will focus on delivering strategic advice to business clients within Central Ohio, helping them improve cash flow, finance key assets, and mitigate risk. With over 15 years of experience in banking, Paradiso is a seasoned commercial lender providing customized financing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Most recently, he was VP, Commercial Lending at Civista Bank from 2023 to 2025. His prior experience includes roles at LCNB National Bank, CFBank, Huntington National Bank, and Fifth Third Bank.