Brad Spitnale CNB's Defiance branch president

Brad Spitnale

With more than 20 years of banking experience, Brad Spitnale joins the Defiance office of Citizens National Bank as the Defiance City President.

Originally from Continental, Spitnale has lived and worked in the Defiance area most of his adult life.

"Brad's keen understanding of this market and strong relationships he's built with local business owners makes him a solid choice to lead our Defiance office into the future," said CNB President and CEO, Mike Romey. "We're confident in his abilities to work with the rest of the Defiance team to grow the amount of loans we have in Defiance and the surrounding counties."

A graduate of Continental High School, Spitnale received his undergraduate degree from Defiance College and his Master's degree from the University of Dayton.

He has worked for two previous financial institutions, attaining the title of Western Market Area President with his most recent position and growing his loan portfolio to $150 million.

Spitnale and wife, Rebecca, live in Defiance and are members of the Free Christian Church of God, Continental.

"I'm excited to take on this role at Citizens National Bank," said Spitnale. "Their hometown banking approach coincides with our team's commitment to caring about our customers and providing the best rates and terms possible for commercial and agricultural loans. Leading the Defiance loan production office provides new opportunities for me, our staff and my family."

The Defiance office telephone is 419-782-2032.

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