SB Financial Group Announces Board of Directors Transition
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SB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SBFG) announced a Board of Directors transition effective December 17, 2025. Rita A. Kissner retired after more than 21 years of service and was named Director Emeritus in recognition of her contributions. The Board appointed Sue A. Strausbaugh to the Board, effective the same date; Strausbaugh has served on the Defiance Advisory Board for more than 13 years and is described as bringing entrepreneurial experience and local knowledge. Leadership commented that Kissner’s tenure supported strategic priorities, governance, and long-term shareholder value, and welcomed Strausbaugh’s perspective on strategy, customers, and communities.
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DEFIANCE, Ohio, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SB Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBFG), a diversified financial services company providing full-service community banking, mortgage banking, wealth management, private client and title insurance services, announced today a planned transition on its Board of Directors.
Effective December 17, 2025, Rita A. Kissner retired from the Company’s Board of Directors after more than 21 years of service. In recognition of her long-standing service and contributions, the Board has named Ms. Kissner Director Emeritus. In conjunction with this transition, the Board of Directors appointed Sue A. Strausbaugh to the Board, effective December 17, 2025.
“We are grateful to Ms. Kissner for her more than two decades of dedicated service and for the steady leadership and guidance she provided to the Board and management,” said Mark Klein, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “Her contributions have helped the Company navigate key strategic priorities and reinforce our commitment to strong governance and long-term shareholder value.”
“We are also pleased to welcome Sue Strausbaugh to the Board,” continued Mr. Klein. “Sue has served on the Defiance Advisory Board for more than 13 years and brings a trusted perspective, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep understanding of our strategy, customers, and communities as she steps into this expanded role.”
About SB Financial Group
Headquartered in Defiance, Ohio, SB Financial is a diversified financial services holding company for the State Bank & Trust Company (State Bank) and SBFG Title, LLC dba Peak Title (Peak Title). State Bank provides a full range of financial services for consumers and small businesses, including wealth management, private client services, mortgage banking and commercial and agricultural lending, operating through a total of 27 offices: 25 in eleven Ohio counties and two in Northeast, Indiana, and 27 ATMs. State Bank has four loan production offices located throughout Ohio and Indiana. Peak Title provides title insurance and title opinions throughout the Tri-State and Kentucky. SB Financial’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market with the ticker symbol “SBFG”.
Investor Contact Information:
Mark A. Klein
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
419-783-8920
Anthony V. Cosentino
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
419-785-3663
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