Peoples Bancorp Hires Timothy H. Kirtley Chief Credit Officer

Peoples Bancorp Inc. PEBO and its banking subsidiary, Peoples Bank, National Association announce the hiring of Timothy H. Kirtley to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer effective August 29, 2011. Kirtley will oversee all credit policies for the company, maintain sound credit operations and direct the bank's credit approval process, lending philosophy and loan portfolio management.