Civista Bancshares announced that Charles A. Parcher will assume the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Civista Bancshares and President and Chief Lending Officer of Civista Bank.

Dennis G. Shaffer will continue to serve as CEO and President of Civista Bancshares and CEO of Civista Bank. This leadership transition reflects the organization's commitment to stability, growth and a strong future, ensuring its continued ability to effectively serve its customers, employees and shareholders.

Parcher joined Civista in 2016 and has over 36 years of banking experience. Prior to becoming Chief Lending Officer, he held several prominent roles, including Market President for FirstMerit in Northwest Ohio, Executive Vice President at Sky Bank overseeing commercial banking operations in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, and Senior Vice President and Commercial Region Manager at Huntington Bank.

Parcher has served in various leadership roles in several non-profit organizations. Notably, he has served as the past Chairman of the board of trustees for the YMCA of Greater Toledo, as a board member for the ProMedica Toledo Metropolitan Hospitals, and as a board member and treasurer of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce.

"This change reflects Civista's succession plan, a hallmark of a successful organization with sustained longevity as we enter our 141st year.  Chuck's exceptional leadership, extensive experience, and unwavering dedication to our organization have been instrumental in shaping the bank's lending strategies and driving success. His promotion to President is a well-earned recognition of his contributions. I look forward to continuing our work together to serve our customers, employees and shareholders," said Shaffer.