SB Financial Group Announces Board of Directors Transition
SB Financial Group, Inc. has announced changes to its Board of Directors, effective December 17, 2025. The Ohio-based financial services company welcomed a new member while honouring a long-serving director’s retirement after over two decades of contribution.
Sue A. Strausbaugh will join the Board of Directors on December 17, 2025. Mark Klein, Chairman, President, and CEO, praised her deep understanding of the company’s strategy, customers, and communities. Frederick J. Russ Jr., who previously served as Chairman, advised Strausbaugh before her appointment.
The same day marks the retirement of Rita A. Kissner after more than 21 years on the board. In recognition of her service, she was named *Director Emeritus*. Klein expressed gratitude for her contributions during her long tenure. SB Financial Group, headquartered in Defiance, Ohio, operates as a diversified financial services holding company. It offers community banking, mortgage banking, wealth management, private client services, and title insurance. The company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol 'SBFG'.
The transition brings Strausbaugh onto the board while Kissner steps back after decades of involvement. Investors can direct inquiries to Mark A. Klein or Anthony V. Cosentino, the company’s Chief Financial Officer. The changes reflect ongoing adjustments within the leadership of the financial group.
