Stephen E. Varckette, President and CEO of The Andover Bank, is proud to announce the promotion of Attorney Richard B. Kotila to Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective January 1, 2025.

Mr. Kotila began with Andover Bank in July of 2006 and has been practicing law for 44 years. He graduated in 1977 from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. In 1980, he received his Juris Doctorate from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in Cleveland, Ohio.

Mr. Kotila has volunteered with many service organizations, including the Andover Rotary Club, the Andover Foundation, and the Andover Civic Improvement Corporation. He is a member of the Ashtabula County, Ohio State, and American Bar Associations, the American Federation of Musicians, and served as the Andover Village Solicitor for 42 years. In 2019, Mr. Kotila was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Ashtabula County Bar Association. He resides in Roaming Shores, Ohio. 

Mr. Varckette stated, “We are incredibly fortunate to have Rich on the Andover Bank team. Although he has been employed by the bank over the past 18 years, he has served as the bank’s attorney since 1982. He brings invaluable experience and counsel to the bank. His dedication and commitment to the organization and to his community are greatly appreciated.”