Summit Bank appoints John Stirek to board of directors

Summit Bank announced that John Stirek has joined its board of directors following regulatory approval on Sept. 2, 2025.

Stirek retired in 2024 after serving in executive roles at Trammell Crow Company/CBRE, including president of Western Operations and Capital Markets, chief operating officer, and national director of development and investment. He is a co-founder of Rogue Venture Partners and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Oregon State University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

"John brings disciplined real estate and operating experience to our board," said Craig Wanichek, president and CEO of Summit Bank. "That perspective will sharpen our oversight of growth, risk and long-range planning."

Paul Weinhold, chair of Summit Bank's board of directors, said the appointment follows a comprehensive search process. Stirek has served on various corporate and community boards, including the CBRE Foundation and the Lake Oswego School District Foundation.

Summit Bank Group Inc. (OTCQB: SBKO) operates through its wholly owned subsidiary Summit Bank, with offices in Eugene/Springfield, Central Oregon, and the Portland metro area. The bank provides commercial banking, treasury management, and lending services to professionals and mid-sized businesses.

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