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Northwest Bank appoints CIO

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June 1, 2026

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Northwest Bank has appointed Chad Ballard as CIO. He will report to the bank's president and CEO Louis Torchio, according to a press release.

He will lead the bank's IT strategy and operations. He previously served as CIO for Shared Services Operations at Wells Fargo.

"Chad brings deep experience in technology leadership and a strong understanding of how technology supports growth, innovation and risk management in financial services," Torchio said in the release. "His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to invest in systems and capabilities that support our ongoing transformation and growth."

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