Exchange Bank announced Shari DeMaris as executive vice president. Ms. DeMaris joined Exchange Bank in October 2020, working with Greg Jahn, Exchange Bank’s EVP/CFO of 18 years, in anticipation of his retirement on January 15, 2021. An Iowa native, Shari brings over 23 years of technical accounting and financial leadership experience within financial institutions to her role as Exchange Bank’s EVP and chief financial officer. The foundation of her career was built in public accounting, first with Arthur Andersen and then McGladrey (now RSM). For the last 15 years, Shari has been with Hills Bank and Trust headquartered in Hills, Iowa. As their chief financial officer, she helped to grow the bank to its current $3.3 billion and led a 12-person finance and accounting team.