Kish Bancorp, Inc. Welcomes Tracy Wilkinson as Chief Credit Officer; Ric Sarfert Sets Retirement Date

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kish Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: KISB) (“Kish” or the “Company”), parent company of Kish Bank, today announced that Tracy Wilkinson has been hired as Senior Vice President and incoming Chief Credit Officer, effective June 1, 2026. This hire follows Ric Sarfert’s decision to transition from his current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer in August 2026, before retiring completely in April 2027.

“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 have been instrumental in building the strong foundation Kish stands on today.”

“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.”

Wilkinson brings more than 25 years of banking and credit experience to Kish, including serving as Chief Credit Officer at Jersey Shore State Bank and holding leadership positions spanning more than two decades with CBT Bank. Following a recent acquisition by Northwest Bank, she most recently served as Senior Credit Officer with First Citizens Community Bank. Wilkinson has built a strong reputation for strengthening financial and credit risk infrastructure, managing complex audits and compliance reporting, and providing executive leadership in strategic financial and capital planning. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, where she is currently pursuing an MBA.

About Kish Bancorp, Inc.

Kish Bancorp, Inc. is a diversified financial services corporation headquartered in Belleville, PA, with executive offices in State College, PA and an Innovation Center in Reedsville, PA. Kish Bank, a subsidiary of Kish Bancorp, Inc., operates 20 locations serving Centre, Mifflin, Huntingdon, Blair, and Juniata counties in Pennsylvania, as well as northeastern Ohio. In addition to Kish Bank, other business units include: Kish Insurance, an independent property and casualty insurance agency; Kish Financial Solutions, which offers trust, fiduciary, and wealth management advisory services; Kish Benefits Consulting, which provides employee benefits consulting services; and Kish Travel, a full-service travel agency. KISB is the OTCQX stock ticker symbol for Kish Bancorp, Inc. For additional information, please visit ir.kishbancorp.com or otcmarkets.com/stock/KISB.

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