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Summit State Bank Welcomes Chase Miles and Promotes Cally Puckett

Summit State Bank is pleased to announce that Chase Miles has joined the Bank as Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager, and Cally Puckett has been promoted from Vice President and Director of Human Resources to Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources.

 

Summit State Bank Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Third quarter 2026 financial results included pre-tax, pre-provision income of $4.03 million and a net loss of $1.1 million, primarily driven by credit loss provisions. The Bank also reported improved year-over-year net interest margin, strong liquidity, and higher capital ratios.

 

Jason Hipkiss Promoted to EVP and Chief Financial Officer

Summit State Bank announced the promotion of Jason Hipkiss to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. With nearly 30 years of financial industry experience, Hipkiss will oversee financial management and reporting, capital planning, regulatory reporting, and strategic financial decision-making.