The Chief Banking Officer (CBO) will oversee and lead all Credit and non-retail Lending divisions of the Company. The CBO is responsible for strategically planning, communicating, and executing the Company lending and credit quality philosophy by engaging internal and external resources to grow the loan portfolio within an acceptable risk profile. This role involves coordinating with the CEO, CFO, and other executives to establish goals, priorities, policies, and processes that enable the Company to achieve expected performance levels related to lending and credit quality. The CBO will work to establish lending goals for C&I, CRE, Ag, and Mortgage Lending, along with Treasury Management. Additionally, the CBO is responsible for setting and enforcing the overarching credit evaluation philosophy and practice for the organization, managing all Credit Support areas such as Loan Administration, Loan Document Processing, and Credit Analysis. As an executive, the CBO must create and strengthen relationships with employees to foster teamwork, trust, and a supportive culture.