Summit Bank promoted Chris Hemmings to chief operating officer. Hemmings has been with Summit Bank since 2008 and has served in various capacities, most recently as senior vice president and chief administrative officer. Hemmings was also controller for the company prior to his most recent role.

“With over 13 years of experience with Summit, Chris is the ideal choice for this position,” Craig Wanichek, president and CEO of Summit Bank, said. “His knowledge of company culture, banking, risk management, finance, compliance and operations is exceptional. He has strong leadership abilities both in the office and in our community. Promoting Chris means we are positioning Summit Bank for continued growth and long-term success.”

At Summit Bank, Hemmings serves as chair of the bank’s operations committee, which evaluates and guides efforts that support Summit Bank’s operational initiatives, and as chair of the bank’s compliance committee. In the new role, Hemmings will oversee operations, compliance, human resources, loan servicing and documentation and IT services.