Civista Bancshares Promotes Mark Sams to Chief Revenue Officer…

Event summary

Mark J. Sams promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at Civista Bancshares, effective October 1, 2026.
Sams oversees Treasury Management, Wealth Management, Private Banking, Healthcare Solutions, and other strategic growth initiatives.
Sams has led these business lines since January 2026, previously as Senior Vice President, Senior Revenue Officer.
Sams brings 25+ years of banking experience, including roles at United Community Bank and Civista Bank.

The big picture

Civista Bancshares' promotion of Mark Sams to Chief Revenue Officer underscores its focus on strategic growth through key business lines. With a $4.3 billion asset base and a presence across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky, the move signals a push to enhance revenue streams amid competitive regional banking dynamics. Sams' extensive experience in credit administration and business development positions him to drive disciplined growth in high-potential sectors like healthcare and wealth management.

What we're watching

Revenue Growth Strategy: How Sams' leadership will impact the performance of key business lines under his oversight.
Market Expansion: Whether Civista can sustain growth in its existing markets while potentially expanding into new regions.
Credit Discipline: The pace at which Civista integrates Sams' credit discipline across its lending and business development initiatives.