Northwest Bank announced that Chad Ballard has joined the company as Chief Information Officer, effective May 18, 2026. Reporting directly to the company’s President and CEO Louis Torchio, and a member of the executive leadership team, Ballard will lead the bank’s information technology strategy and operations. In this role, Ballard is responsible for advancing technology initiatives that support Northwest’s business priorities, strengthen operational efficiency, and enhance the experience for customers and associates across the bank’s footprint....