Meet Our Team

Our bank is dedicated to providing you with a complete banking experience. Our team goes out of their way to help make sure all of your banking needs are met.

Executive Leadership

 Board - Shawn Keller

Shawn Keller

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

NMLS# 773654

Board - John Kirksey

John Kirksey

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

 

Board - Kevin Rahe

Kevin Rahe

Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer

NMLS# 1308246

 Stephen Karapasha

Stephen Karapasha

Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer

Dan Miller 

Dan Miller

Central Ohio President/ SVP, Chief Retail Officer

NMLS# 2516382

Board - Dave Schockman 

Dave Schockman

SVP, Chief Credit Officer

 

 Darren Huff

Darren Huff

SVP, Chief Information Officer

Commercial

 Andrew Flick

Andrew Flick

AVP, Business Development Officer and SBA Lender

NMLS# 1762419

419-708-5991

Email Andrew

Board - Daniel Jurcich 

Daniel Jurcich

VP, Business Development Officer

NMLS# 893929

614-915-9611

Email Dan

Board - Stanley Jackson

Stanley Jackson

VP, Business Development Officer and Co-Founder

NMLS# 1175614

614-619-7826

Email Stanley

Board - Gary Kovach 

Gary Kovach

VP, Commercial Lending Manager

NMLS# 893929

614-975-9366

Email Gary

Client Experience


Stephanie Ward

Stephanie Ward

VP, Client Experience and Private Wealth Officer

NMLS# 1746872
614-796-4747, ext 4752

Email Stephanie

Vision Statement

To be a growth-focused, diversified financial institution serving as a leader within our communities
and achieving extraordinary results for our stakeholders.

Mission Statement

At Buckeye State Bank, we strive to create a unique and rewarding member experience through relentless pursuit of extraordinary results by leveraging relationships, technology, and strategic partnerships, while prudently managing risk.