Civista Bancshares Appoints Jeremy Normington-Slay to Board of Directors
Oct 24, 2026 | By Kuldeep Jangid

Civista Bancshares, Inc. has appointed Jeremy Normington-Slay to the boards of directors of Civista Bancshares, and Civista Bank, effective October 21, 2026.
Normington-Slay is the President and CEO of Firelands Health, a regional healthcare system based in Sandusky, Ohio. It includes Firelands Regional Medical Center, The Bellevue Hospital and Firelands Physician Group.
He leads an organisation with around 2,500 employees and more than 300 medical staff members serving communities across the region.
Normington-Slay previously worked at Ascension Healthcare in Wisconsin, where he served as regional president, and oversaw hospitals in the North Central Region. Earlier, he held senior leadership roles at several independent hospitals.
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He earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Concordia University Wisconsin and an MBA from Plymouth State University. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Throughout his career, Normington-Slay has supported local communities by serving on boards focused on arts, economic development and community services. He also volunteers with organisations that help individuals and families in need.
"Jeremy brings significant executive leadership experience, a strong understanding of the communities we serve and a valuable perspective from one of the region's largest industries," said Dennis G. Shaffer, Chairman of the Board of Civista Bancshares.
"I am honored to join Civista's Board of Directors and contribute to an organization with such a strong history of serving its customers and communities," Normington-Slay said. "Civista and Firelands Health share deep roots in this region, and I look forward to bringing my perspective and experience to the Board as Civista continues to grow and create value for its shareholders, customers and communities."
About Civista Bancshares
Founded in 1884, Civista Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company with $4.3 billion in assets, based in Sandusky, Ohio. Its main subsidiary, Civista Bank, offers banking, business loans, mortgages and wealth management services. Civista Bank operates 44 locations across Ohio, southeastern Indiana and northern Kentucky. It also provides commercial equipment leasing services to businesses across the United States through its Civista Leasing and Finance Division.

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