Leadership & Pay ·
Civista Bancshares appoints Mark J. Sams as Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer
CIVBCivista Bancshares, Inc.
Civista Bancshares, Inc. announced the appointment of Mark J. Sams as Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer on October 1, 2026. Mr. Sams will serve on the executive leadership team for both the parent company and its primary subsidiary, Civista Bank. He oversees Treasury Management, Wealth Management, Private Banking, Healthcare Solutions, and strategic growth initiatives, having led these lines since his promotion in January 2026. Sams brings over 25 years of banking experience, previously serving as Chief Credit Officer at United Community Bank before joining Civista following its 2018 acquisition. Civista Bancshares is a $4.3 billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, operating 44 bank locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky.