NexTier and Riverside Bank of Dublin have completed their legal merger, expanding NexTier Bank’s presence in Central Ohio and creating a community banking organization with approximately $3.2 billion in assets.
The legal merger became effective at the close of business on August 31, 2026. The operational merger of NexTier and Riverside is expected to occur in November 2026.
NexTier is the holding company of NexTier Bank, N.A., which now operates across Western Pennsylvania, Western New York and Central Ohio.
The combination gives Riverside customers access to NexTier’s broader range of banking products and services, including Treasury Management capabilities for commercial and industrial businesses and construction mortgage products.
Many members of the Riverside team are remaining with the combined organization.
Travis Sanders, Riverside’s Founder and President, will lead NexTier’s Central Ohio team as Columbus Regional President, providing continuity for Riverside customers while supporting NexTier’s expansion in the Greater Columbus market.
As of September 1, 2026, NexTier Bank reported $3.2 billion in total assets, $2.5 billion in total loans and $2.8 billion in total deposits.
The bank has 34 community offices across Western Pennsylvania, Rochester and Williamsville, New York, and Dublin, Ohio, along with a loan production office in Cleveland.
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“We welcome Riverside Bank of Dublin customers to NexTier Bank and believe they will find the same high level of customer care and satisfaction as they did before. NexTier brings an array of additional products and services to the Greater Columbus region, from Treasury Management for commercial and industrial small businesses to construction mortgages for new homes. We have all the products to serve your banking needs, delivered by the same customer service and lending staff you have come to enjoy at Riverside.”
Clem Rosenberger, President and CEO of NexTier Bank
“Riverside was built on the principle of delivering exceptional customer service and I am pleased to join with NexTier Bank to lead the effort in continuing to deliver on our service-level promise.”
Travis Sanders, Founder and President of Riverside Bank of Dublin and Columbus Regional President of NexTier Bank
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and Shareholders, Riverside Bank of Dublin is proud of the award-winning organization established to serve Central Ohio. The merger of our two organizations will continue the ‘First Class Service’ Riverside is known for. NexTier is a fine organization that has identified great opportunity to expand their banking franchise, in Ohio’s Capital City.”
Charles O’rin Moore, Chief Executive Officer of Riverside Bank of Dublin
