Craig Wanichek, President and Chief Executive Officer of Summit Bank announced the promotion of Chris Hemmings to Chief Operating Officer of the Bank, effective immediately. Hemmings has been with Summit Bank since 2008 and has served in various capacities, most recently as Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer and before that Controller. Hemmings is involved in philanthropic work throughout Lane County. He is a member of the Board of Directors of FOOD for Lane County and participates in the non-profit’s Budget and Finance Committee. He volunteers with the United Way of Lane County. He is a member of the Government Relations Committee of the Oregon Banker’s Association. He is a former recipient of the 20 Under 40 awards, which honors Lane County’s Top young leaders. In 2020, he was listed as a Top 40 under 40 bankers in the Country, according to Independent Banker, the publication of Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). The nomination-based award recognizes up-and-coming community bankers who demonstrate exceptional potential in leadership, innovation, and community work.