James O. Miller has been a key player at Civista Bancshares, a bank holding company based in Sandusky, Ohio, since 2003. He stepped into the CEO role in 2007 after years of service in various executive positions, including Executive Vice...
James O. Miller has been a key player at Civista Bancshares, a bank holding company based in Sandusky, Ohio, since 2003. He stepped into the CEO role in 2007 after years of service in various executive positions, including Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of a subsidiary. With a background in finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, he has a solid foundation to lead a bank. Under his guidance, Civista Bancshares grew to a $1.5 billion entity, managing several financial performance metrics such as return on equity and net income. Interestingly, he didn’t take bonuses for several years, focusing instead on base salary and stock ownership to align management interests with shareholders. James also had a significant vested interest in Civista through stock grants, which suggests his commitment to the company’s long-term performance. After a long career, he retired in 2017 but remains active as chairman of the boards of Civista and its banking subsidiary. His approach balances caution and strategy, improving the bank’s stability in the local financial landscape.