Summit Bank Announces Appointment of Steve Ritchie to Eugene & Springfield Advisory Board
Summit Bank (SBKO) has appointed Steve Ritchie, CPA, CFE, and Managing Partner at Kernutt Stokes, to its Eugene & Springfield Advisory Board. Ritchie brings over 20 years of industry experience and currently oversees strategic planning, staff development, advanced technology initiatives, and client service at Kernutt Stokes, where he became Managing Partner in 2017.
Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top 200 CPAs, Ritchie holds certifications as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and the Uniform Investment Advisor Series 65 license. He is a University of Oregon graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, and maintains active memberships in several professional organizations.
Craig Wanichek, President & CEO of Summit Bank, emphasized that Ritchie's expertise and community commitment will support the bank's growth and local business service initiatives. Jenny Bennett, Market President for Eugene & Springfield, highlighted Ritchie's strategic thinking and client service capabilities as valuable assets for the advisory board.
Summit Bank (SBKO) ha nominato Steve Ritchie, CPA, CFE, e Managing Partner di Kernutt Stokes, nel suo Consiglio Consultivo di Eugene e Springfield. Ritchie porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel settore e attualmente supervisiona la pianificazione strategica, lo sviluppo del personale, le iniziative tecnologiche avanzate e il servizio clienti presso Kernutt Stokes, dove è diventato Managing Partner nel 2017.
Riconosciuto da Forbes come uno dei 200 migliori CPA d'America, Ritchie possiede certificazioni come Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner e la licenza Uniform Investment Advisor Series 65. È laureato all'Università dell'Oregon con un Bachelor of Science in Contabilità e Finanza, e mantiene iscrizioni attive in diverse organizzazioni professionali.
Craig Wanichek, Presidente e CEO di Summit Bank, ha sottolineato che l'expertise di Ritchie e il suo impegno nella comunità supporteranno la crescita della banca e le iniziative di servizio alle imprese locali. Jenny Bennett, Presidente di Mercato per Eugene e Springfield, ha evidenziato il pensiero strategico di Ritchie e le sue capacità di servizio al cliente come risorse preziose per il consiglio consultivo.
Summit Bank (SBKO) ha nombrado a Steve Ritchie, CPA, CFE, y Socio Director en Kernutt Stokes, para su Consejo Asesor de Eugene y Springfield. Ritchie aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria y actualmente supervisa la planificación estratégica, el desarrollo del personal, las iniciativas de tecnología avanzada y el servicio al cliente en Kernutt Stokes, donde se convirtió en Socio Director en 2017.
Reconocido por Forbes como uno de los 200 mejores CPA de América, Ritchie posee certificaciones como Contador Público Certificado, Examinador de Fraude Certificado y la licencia de Asesor de Inversiones Uniforme Serie 65. Es graduado de la Universidad de Oregón con una Licenciatura en Ciencias en Contabilidad y Finanzas, y mantiene membresías activas en varias organizaciones profesionales.
Craig Wanichek, Presidente y CEO de Summit Bank, enfatizó que la experiencia de Ritchie y su compromiso con la comunidad apoyarán el crecimiento del banco y las iniciativas de servicio a las empresas locales. Jenny Bennett, Presidenta de Mercado para Eugene y Springfield, destacó el pensamiento estratégico de Ritchie y sus capacidades de servicio al cliente como activos valiosos para el consejo asesor.
서밋 뱅크 (SBKO)는 스티브 리치(Steve Ritchie), CPA, CFE, 그리고 커넛 스톡스(Kernutt Stokes)의 관리 파트너를 유진 & 스프링필드 자문 위원회에 임명했습니다. 리치는 20년 이상의 산업 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 현재 커넛 스톡스에서 전략적 계획, 인력 개발, 첨단 기술 이니셔티브 및 고객 서비스를 감독하고 있습니다. 그는 2017년에 관리 파트너가 되었습니다.
포브스에 의해 미국의 200대 CPA 중 한 명으로 인정받은 리치는 공인 회계사(Certified Public Accountant), 공인 사기 조사관(Certified Fraud Examiner) 및 통합 투자 고문 시리즈 65 라이센스를 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 오리건 대학교에서 회계 및 재무학 학사 학위를 취득했으며, 여러 전문 기관의 회원으로 활동하고 있습니다.
서밋 뱅크의 회장 겸 CEO인 크레이그 와니척(Craig Wanichek)은 리치의 전문성과 지역 사회에 대한 헌신이 은행의 성장과 지역 비즈니스 서비스 이니셔티브를 지원할 것이라고 강조했습니다. 유진 & 스프링필드의 시장 회장인 제니 베넷(Jenny Bennett)은 리치의 전략적 사고와 고객 서비스 능력을 자문 위원회에 귀중한 자산으로 강조했습니다.
Summit Bank (SBKO) a nommé Steve Ritchie, CPA, CFE, et Associé Gérant chez Kernutt Stokes, à son Conseil Consultatif d'Eugene et Springfield. Ritchie apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie et supervise actuellement la planification stratégique, le développement du personnel, les initiatives technologiques avancées et le service client chez Kernutt Stokes, où il est devenu Associé Gérant en 2017.
Reconnu par Forbes comme l'un des 200 meilleurs CPA d'Amérique, Ritchie détient des certifications en tant que Comptable Public Certifié, Examinateur de Fraude Certifié, et la licence de Conseiller en Investissements Uniforme Série 65. Il est diplômé de l'Université de l'Oregon avec un Bachelor of Science en Comptabilité et Finances, et maintient des adhésions actives dans plusieurs organisations professionnelles.
Craig Wanichek, Président et CEO de Summit Bank, a souligné que l'expertise de Ritchie et son engagement envers la communauté soutiendront la croissance de la banque et les initiatives de services aux entreprises locales. Jenny Bennett, Présidente de Marché pour Eugene et Springfield, a mis en avant la pensée stratégique de Ritchie et ses capacités de service client comme des atouts précieux pour le conseil consultatif.
Summit Bank (SBKO) hat Steve Ritchie, CPA, CFE, und Managing Partner bei Kernutt Stokes, in seinen Beratenden Ausschuss für Eugene und Springfield berufen. Ritchie bringt über 20 Jahre Branchenerfahrung mit und überwacht derzeit die strategische Planung, die Personalentwicklung, fortschrittliche Technologieinitiativen und den Kundenservice bei Kernutt Stokes, wo er 2017 Managing Partner wurde.
Von Forbes als einer der 200 besten CPAs Amerikas anerkannt, besitzt Ritchie Zertifizierungen als Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner und die Lizenz für die Uniform Investment Advisor Series 65. Er ist Absolvent der University of Oregon mit einem Bachelor of Science in Rechnungswesen und Finanzen und hat aktive Mitgliedschaften in mehreren Berufsorganisationen.
Craig Wanichek, Präsident und CEO von Summit Bank, betonte, dass Ritchies Fachwissen und Engagement für die Gemeinschaft das Wachstum der Bank und die Initiativen zur Unterstützung lokaler Unternehmen fördern werden. Jenny Bennett, Marktpräsidentin für Eugene und Springfield, hob Ritchies strategisches Denken und Kundenservicefähigkeiten als wertvolle Ressourcen für den Beratenden Ausschuss hervor.
- Appointment of highly qualified board member with Forbes Top 200 CPA recognition
- Addition of strategic expertise in accounting, finance, and fraud examination
- Enhanced leadership oversight with 20+ years of industry experience
- None.
Steven "Steve" Ritchie, CPA, CFE
With more than two decades of industry experience, Ritchie began his career managing his family's business before discovering a deep passion for accounting and finance. In 1996, he joined Kernutt Stokes, an
A certified public accountant in
"We are pleased to have Steve join our Eugene & Springfield Advisory Board," said Craig Wanichek, President & CEO of Summit Bank. "Steve's depth of knowledge, leadership experience, and commitment to the
Jenny Bennett, Market President for Eugene & Springfield, echoed these sentiments, stating, "Steve's proven track record of strategic thinking and exceptional client service will be a tremendous asset to our advisory board. His insight will help us continue to deliver on our mission of providing innovative, community-based banking solutions."
Ritchie graduated from the University of
Summit Bank is pleased to announce Steve Ritchie's appointment to the Eugene & Springfield Advisory Board. His addition reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting local businesses and individuals through a strong advisory team focused on excellence, innovation, and sound guidance.
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Craig Wanichek, President & Chief Executive Officer
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