Kish Bancorp, Inc. Welcomes Tracy Wilkinson as Chief Credit Officer

This appointment comes after Ric Sarfert decided to step down from his role as Executive Vice President, and Chief Credit Officer in August 2026 and retire fully in April 2027.

Tracy Wilkinson brings more than 25 years of banking and credit experience to Kish Bank. She has served in senior credit leadership roles at Jersey Shore State Bank and spent over two decades with CBT Bank. More recently, following the acquisition by Northwest Bank, she served as Senior Credit Officer at First Citizens Community Bank.

Wilkinson is recognized for strengthening credit risk and financial infrastructure, managing audits and compliance processes and supporting strategic capital planning. She holds a bachelors degree from Penn State University, and is currently pursuing her MBA.

“On behalf of our entire organization, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Ric as he embarks on a well deserved retirement after 10 incredible years with Kish and 40 years in the financial services industry,” commented Gregory T. Hayes, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “Ric’s unwavering commitment to excellence, sound judgment, and principled leadership has been instrumental in building the strong foundation Kish stands on today.”

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“I am thrilled to announce we are bringing on Tracy Wilkinson as Kish’s new Chief Credit Officer. She brings extensive experience in credit leadership and a strong understanding of community banking that aligns well with Kish’s approach and culture,” continued Hayes. “To support a thoughtful transition, Ric, and Tracy will work together over the coming months to help ensure a smooth transfer of institutional knowledge, key relationships, reporting relationships and leadership responsibilities.”

About Kish Bancorp, Inc

Kish Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Belleville, Pennsylvania, with executive offices in State College, and an Innovation Center in Reedsville. Its banking subsidiary, Kish Bank, operates 20 locations across several Pennsylvania counties and northeastern Ohio. The company also includes several business units such as Kish Insurance, Kish Financial Solutions for trust, and wealth management, Kish Benefits Consulting for employee benefits services, and Kish Travel, a full service travel agency.

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