Middlefield Banc Corp. Announces Additions to Banking Team
Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) has announced significant additions to its banking team, strengthening its commercial banking capabilities across Ohio markets. The company has appointed John Cunningham as Northeast Ohio Commercial Market Executive, Thomas Young as Northeast Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager, and Nick Paradiso as Central Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager.
The appointments come as Jack Gregorin retires after a 43-year banking career, including seven years as Middlefield's Northeast Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager. All new appointees bring extensive banking experience and strong community connections, with Cunningham having nearly 30 years of experience, Young bringing significant analytical expertise, and Paradiso contributing over 15 years of commercial lending experience.
Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) ha annunciato importanti rinforzi nel suo team bancario, potenziando le sue capacità nel settore del credito commerciale nei mercati dell'Ohio. La società ha nominato John Cunningham come Executive del Mercato Commerciale per il Nord-Est dell'Ohio, Thomas Young come Responsabile delle Relazioni Commerciali per il Nord-Est dell'Ohio, e Nick Paradiso come Responsabile delle Relazioni Commerciali per il Centro dell'Ohio.
Queste nomine arrivano in concomitanza con il pensionamento di Jack Gregorin, che conclude una carriera bancaria di 43 anni, di cui sette trascorsi come Responsabile delle Relazioni Commerciali per il Nord-Est dell'Ohio presso Middlefield. Tutti i nuovi incaricati vantano una vasta esperienza nel settore bancario e solide relazioni con la comunità: Cunningham con quasi 30 anni di esperienza, Young con una significativa competenza analitica, e Paradiso con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nel credito commerciale.
Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) ha anunciado incorporaciones importantes a su equipo bancario, fortaleciendo sus capacidades en banca comercial en los mercados de Ohio. La compañía ha nombrado a John Cunningham como Ejecutivo del Mercado Comercial del Noreste de Ohio, a Thomas Young como Gerente de Relaciones Comerciales del Noreste de Ohio, y a Nick Paradiso como Gerente de Relaciones Comerciales del Centro de Ohio.
Estos nombramientos se producen tras la jubilación de Jack Gregorin, quien finaliza una carrera bancaria de 43 años, incluyendo siete como Gerente de Relaciones Comerciales del Noreste de Ohio en Middlefield. Todos los nuevos nombrados aportan amplia experiencia bancaria y fuertes vínculos comunitarios: Cunningham con casi 30 años de experiencia, Young con una destacada experiencia analítica, y Paradiso con más de 15 años en préstamos comerciales.
Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN)는 오하이오 시장 전역에서 상업 은행 업무 역량을 강화하기 위해 은행 팀에 중요한 인사를 추가했다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 John Cunningham을 오하이오 북동부 상업 시장 임원으로, Thomas Young을 오하이오 북동부 상업 관계 관리자, Nick Paradiso를 오하이오 중부 상업 관계 관리자로 임명했습니다.
이번 임명은 43년간의 은행 경력을 마치고 은퇴하는 Jack Gregorin을 대신하는 것으로, 그는 Middlefield에서 오하이오 북동부 상업 관계 관리자로 7년간 근무했습니다. 새로 임명된 인사들은 모두 풍부한 은행 경험과 강력한 지역사회 연결고리를 가지고 있으며, Cunningham은 거의 30년의 경험을, Young은 뛰어난 분석 전문성을, Paradiso는 15년 이상의 상업 대출 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ : MBCN) a annoncé des renforts importants dans son équipe bancaire, renforçant ses capacités en banque commerciale sur les marchés de l'Ohio. La société a nommé John Cunningham en tant que Directeur du Marché Commercial pour le Nord-Est de l'Ohio, Thomas Young en tant que Responsable des Relations Commerciales pour le Nord-Est de l'Ohio, et Nick Paradiso en tant que Responsable des Relations Commerciales pour le Centre de l'Ohio.
Ces nominations interviennent alors que Jack Gregorin prend sa retraite après une carrière bancaire de 43 ans, dont sept ans en tant que Responsable des Relations Commerciales pour le Nord-Est de l'Ohio chez Middlefield. Tous les nouveaux nommés apportent une vaste expérience bancaire et de solides liens communautaires : Cunningham compte près de 30 ans d'expérience, Young apporte une expertise analytique significative, et Paradiso plus de 15 ans d'expérience en prêts commerciaux.
Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) hat bedeutende Verstärkungen in seinem Bankenteam bekannt gegeben, um seine Fähigkeiten im gewerblichen Bankwesen in den Märkten von Ohio zu stärken. Das Unternehmen hat John Cunningham zum Commercial Market Executive für Nordost-Ohio, Thomas Young zum Commercial Relationship Manager für Nordost-Ohio und Nick Paradiso zum Commercial Relationship Manager für Zentral-Ohio ernannt.
Diese Ernennungen erfolgen im Zuge des Ruhestands von Jack Gregorin, der nach einer 43-jährigen Bankkarriere, davon sieben Jahre als Commercial Relationship Manager für Nordost-Ohio bei Middlefield, ausscheidet. Alle neuen Ernennungen bringen umfangreiche Bankerfahrung und starke Gemeinschaftsverbindungen mit: Cunningham verfügt über fast 30 Jahre Erfahrung, Young bringt bedeutende analytische Expertise ein, und Paradiso trägt mehr als 15 Jahre Erfahrung im gewerblichen Kreditwesen bei.
- Strategic expansion of commercial banking team with three experienced professionals
- Strong local market expertise and community connections of new appointees
- Geographic diversification across Northeast and Central Ohio markets
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John Cunningham appointed Northeast Ohio Commercial Market Executive
Thomas Young appointed Northeast Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager
Nick Paradiso appointed Central Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager
Middlefield also announces the retirement of Jack Gregorin Northeast Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager
MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) today announced that John Cunningham has been appointed Northeast Ohio Commercial Market Executive, Thomas Young has been appointed Northeast Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager, and Nick Paradiso has been appointed Central Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager. These additions reflect Middlefield’s continued commitment to expanding its commercial banking capabilities and delivering strong relationship-driven services across its Ohio markets.
The Company also announced the retirement of Jack Gregorin, after a 43-year banking career with the last seven years at Middlefield as the Company’s Northeast Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager.
Ronald L. Zimmerly, Jr., President, and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “As we continue to invest in our commercial banking business, John, Tom, and Nick bring the experience, leadership, and deep community connections that will support our clients and strengthen our presence in our Northeast and Central Ohio markets. These appointments demonstrate our commitment to build high-performing teams across our Ohio communities and serve as a reliable financial partner to the region’s business community.”
Zimmerly continued, “On behalf of the entire Middlefield family, I want to thank Jack for his years of service to the Bank. For 43 years, Jack has provided commercial customers throughout Ohio with integrity and proven financial advice. I wish Jack well on his next chapter.”
John Cunningham Appointed SVP, Northeast Ohio Commercial Market Executive
In this role, Cunningham will oversee Middlefield’s commercial growth strategy and relationship management across the Company’s Northeast Ohio footprint. With nearly 30 years of banking experience and a reputation for building high-performing teams, Cunningham brings significant expertise in commercial real estate and middle market banking. From 2021 to 2025, Cunningham was the SVP - Senior Managing Director, Commercial Real Estate at Premier Bank. Prior to this, he held positions at TCF Bank / Chemical Bank, The Home Saving and Loan Bank, Huntington National Bank, National City Bank, and Associates First Capital Corporation.
As a Northeast Ohio native, Cunningham holds degrees from Miami University and Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Business. Beyond banking, he’s a passionate supporter of the arts, having recently completed eight years of service as Trustee and Treasurer for the Valley Arts Center in Chagrin Falls.
Thomas Young Appointed VP, Northeast Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager
As VP, Northeast Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager, Young will focus on delivering strategic advice to business clients in the Northeast Ohio Region, helping them improve cash flow, finance key assets, and mitigate risk. With a strong analytical skillset and a passion for supporting business growth, Young has built a career helping clients navigate change and seize opportunity. Most recently, he was VP, Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager at U.S. Bank from 2023 to 2025. His prior experience includes roles at First Federal of Lakewood, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, PNC Bank, FirstMerit Bank, Huntington National Bank, and KeyBank.
Young holds degrees from Louisiana State University - Shreveport, and Myers University. He has also played a leadership role in local economic development, having served as Director and Past Board President of the Mentor Economic Assistance Corporation (MEACO).
Nick Paradiso Appointed VP, Central Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager
As VP, Central Ohio Commercial Relationship Manager, Paradiso will focus on delivering strategic advice to business clients within Central Ohio, helping them improve cash flow, finance key assets, and mitigate risk. With over 15 years of experience in banking, Paradiso is a seasoned commercial lender providing customized financing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Most recently, he was VP, Commercial Lending at Civista Bank from 2023 to 2025. His prior experience includes roles at LCNB National Bank, CFBank, Huntington National Bank, and Fifth Third Bank.
Paradiso holds degrees from John Carroll University and the University of Dayton. He is active across the Columbus community and is currently a member of the Short North Rotary Club, Association for Corporate Growth, Columbus Italian Club, Franklinton Board of Trade, Ohio Business Brokers Association, and Columbus Chamber.
About Middlefield Banc Corp.
Middlefield Banc Corp., headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, is the Bank holding Company of The Middlefield Banking Company, with total assets of
Additional information is available at www.middlefieldbank.bank
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