Portage Community Bank Appoints Lisa R. Ohler as Chief Lending Officer

RAVENNA, Ohio, Feb. 11, 2026 — Portage Community Bank ("PCB"), the wholly-owned bank subsidiary of Portage Bancshares, Inc. ("PBI"), is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa R. Ohler to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. In this new role, she will provide strategic leadership and oversight to commercial and consumer lending, driving sustainable loan growth while ensuring strong portfolio quality, sound risk management, and full regulatory compliance.

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