Ohio-based Middlefield Banc Corp. announced additions to its leadership team. Michael L. Allen has joined The Middlefield Banking Company as Executive Vice President/Chief Banking Officer and John D. Lane has joined The Middlefield Banking Company as Executive Vice President/Chief Credit and Risk Officer.

Allen will be responsible for managing the company’s retail and commercial banking operations and marketing activities, and Lane will be responsible for leading the company’s credit administration, loan administration and risk/audit/compliance programs.

President and CEO Thomas G. Caldwell stated, “I am excited to welcome Mike and John to Middlefield. Mike and John are proven leaders that have the experience, drive, and diverse skill set to immediately add value across our organization. Over the past several years we have made a number of important personnel decisions that are focused on enhancing our leadership team and driving growth.”

Allen has over 30 years of banking experience. Prior to joining Middlefield, he was President – Mid-Ohio Valley Division for Premier Bank, Inc. since 2014. From 2002 to 2014, Allen was a financial professional at AXA Advisors, and from 1984 to 2001 he held various positions, including member of the Board of Directors at Traders Bankshares, Inc. in Spencer, WV.

Allen is a Certified Public Account and graduated with a BA in Business Administration from Glenville State College. Mr. Allen has been involved with several community organizations including the West Virginia Bankers Association, West Virginia Society of CPAs, and Glenville State College Institutional Board of Advisors.

Lane has over 15 years of banking experience. Prior to joining Middlefield, he was Senior Vice President, Credit Risk at Civista Bank since 2011. From 2006 to 2011, Lane was a Vice President, Relationship Manager and Commercial Loan Workout Officer for The Huntington National Bank. Before that, Lane held various roles at NVR, Inc. Advanced Handling Systems, and Cintas Corporation. He spent eight years in the United States Army and graduated with a BS in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy. Lane received his MBA from Duke University, Fuqua School of Business.