Park National names Matthew R. Miller CEO effective January 1, 2026
Park National's board unanimously elected Matthew R. Miller, its current president, to succeed David L. Trautman as chief executive of Park and The Park National Bank, effective January 1, 2026. Trautman will remain Chair of both boards, and Miller, 47, has served as president and a director since May 2019. The filing describes a planned leadership transition with continuity in the board chair role.
Key points
- Board elected Matthew R. Miller as CEO at a July 28, 2025 meeting, effective January 1, 2026.
- David L. Trautman will continue as Chair of the Park and Park National Bank boards.
- Miller's brother is a non-executive PNB employee who received less than $540,000 in total direct compensation for fiscal 2024.
- Park issued a news release on July 29, 2025 announcing the succession (Exhibit 99.1).
The filing
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