Orrstown Financial in Pennsylvania, QCR Holdings in Illinois, Florida Bancshares, First Bancorp in North Carolina, and Riverside Bank of Dublin in Ohio all announced leadership changes in recent weeks.
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Orrstown Financial in Pennsylvania lays out CEO succession
The $5.4 billion-asset company said in a press release that Adam Metz had become its chief operating officer. The bank said Metz is expected to become president and CEO in May 2026, when Thomas Quinn Jr. plans to retire.
Metz had been Orrstown's chief revenue officer since February 2019. He previously served as chief lending officer.
"Adam understands the mission, culture and values that have driven Orrstown Bank's growth over the past decade," Quinn said in the release. "His efforts and leadership have contributed significantly to the bank's success during that time. Adam's promotion is part of our natural succession planning process and is extraordinarily well-deserved."
Orrstown operates in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, in addition to its home state. It has roughly doubled in size since 2020.
QCR Holdings in Illinois to make CEO change in May
The $9.1 billion-asset company said in a press release that CEO Larry Helling plans to retire in May following the company's annual meeting. Todd Gipple, QCR's president and chief financial officer, will succeed Helling.
Helling, who will serve as a part-time advisor after his retirement, has been with the company for more than 20 years. He has been CEO since 2019.
"It's been an honor to serve at QCR Holdings and its banking subsidiaries for more than two decades," Helling said in the release. "I have been fortunate to see the positive impacts that our company has had on the communities we serve."
Gipple has served as the CFO since 2000. He became president in 2019. Nick Anderson, the company's chief accounting officer, will become CFO.
"It has been very rewarding to be a part of the company's success the past 25 years," Gipple said in the release. "I look forward to continuing that success by retaining our local community banking model that keeps us focused on exceeding the expectations of our clients, creating stronger communities, and sustaining our top-tier financial performance."
Florida Bancshares recruits next CEO
Florida Bancshares in Dade City announced it hired John Zazzera as its president and CEO.
"Following an exhaustive nationwide search, John is the ideal leader to steer our organization into the future and match a shared commitment to excellence that resonates deeply with our organizational values," the parent of the $321 million-asset First National Bank of Pasco
"With a proven ability to drive innovation, financial growth, and operational efficiency, John's forward-thinking approaches will expand our services, improve customer experiences, and introduce advanced financial strategies to meet the evolving needs of our clients," the company added.
Zazzera was previously chief operating officer at FundBank in the Cayman Islands. Earlier in his career, Zazzera served as COO of Axiom Bank in Maitland, Florida, according to his LinkedIn profile.
First Bancorp in North Carolina taps insider to become bank CEO
First Bancorp in Southern Pines, North Carolina, has a new chief executive of its bank unit.
The $12 billion-asset First Bancorp, the holding company of First Bank, promoted G. Adam Currie from president to CEO of the bank. Currie succeeded Michael Mayer, who will remain president of First Bancorp until early 2026, according to a press release.
Currie has served as president of First Bank since November 2023.
"This transition is the culmination of a succession plan that has been in place for many years," Richard Moore, the company's chairman and CEO, said in the release. Currie "has demonstrated his astute knowledge of our business and industry and has been instrumental in positioning First Bank for another 90 years of success."
Riverside Bank in Ohio names new CEO
Riverside Bank of Dublin in Ohio recruited a new chief executive.
The $211 million-asset bank, which opened in 2021, said on its website that it hired Charles Moore as its leader. He succeeded founding CEO Bill Daily.
Moore was previously the CEO of Commodore Bank in Somerset, Ohio. Commodore was acquired last year by North Valley Bank in Zanesville, Ohio.
Moore has more than 35 years of banking experience. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army National Guard.
