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Civista Bancshares Completes Leadership Transition; Chuck Parcher Assumes Role as President and CEO

  • Dennis Shaffer retired as President and CEO of Civista Bancshares & Civista Bank after over 40 years in the industry.
  • Charles "Chuck" Parcher assumed the role of President & CEO of both entities effective August 31, 2026.
  • Shaffer will remain Chairman of the Board & continue serving on the Board of Directors.
  • The formal succession process began in January 2025 when Parcher was named President of Civista Bank & Executive Vice President of Civista Bancshares.
  • Parcher joined Civista in 2016 & brings over 38 years of banking experience from roles at FirstMerit, Sky Bank, & Huntington Bank.
  • Parcher holds an MBA from the University of Toledo & a bachelor's degree in finance & economics from Miami University.
  • Under Shaffer's tenure, the company strengthened its financial performance, capital position, & maintained independence.
  • Civista Bancshares is a $4.3 billion holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, with common shares traded on NASDAQ under "CIVB".
  • Civista Bank operates 44 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, & Northern Kentucky & offers services nationwide through its leasing division.