Middlefield appointed John Cunningham as Northeast Ohio commercial market executive, Thomas Young as Northeast Ohio commercial relationship manager and Nick Paradiso as Central Ohio commercial relationship manager.
Jack Gregorin, after a 43-year banking career with the last seven years at Middlefield as the company’s Northeast Ohio commercial relationship manager, is retiring.
“As we continue to invest in our commercial banking business, John, Tom and Nick bring the experience, leadership and deep community connections that will support our clients and strengthen our presence in our Northeast and Central Ohio markets,” Ronald L. Zimmerly, president and CEO of Middlefield, said. “These appointments demonstrate our commitment to build high-performing teams across our Ohio communities and serve as a reliable financial partner to the region’s business community. On behalf of the entire Middlefield family, I want to thank Jack for his years of service to the Bank. For 43 years, Jack has provided commercial customers throughout Ohio with integrity and proven financial advice. I wish Jack well on his next chapter.”
Cunningham will oversee Middlefield’s commercial growth strategy and relationship management across the company’s Northeast Ohio footprint. With nearly 30 years of banking experience and a reputation for building high-performing teams, Cunningham brings significant expertise in commercial real estate and middle market banking. From 2021 to 2025, Cunningham was the senior vice president, senior managing director, commercial real estate at Premier Bank. Prior to this, he held positions at TCF Bank / Chemical Bank, The Home Saving and Loan Bank, Huntington National Bank, National City Bank and Associates First Capital Corporation.
As a Northeast Ohio native, Cunningham holds degrees from Miami University and Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Business. Beyond banking, he’s a passionate supporter of the arts, having recently completed eight years of service as trustee and treasurer for the Valley Arts Center in Chagrin Falls.
As vice president, Northeast Ohio commercial relationship manager, Young will focus on delivering strategic advice to business clients in the Northeast Ohio Region, helping them improve cash flow, finance key assets and mitigate risk. With a strong analytical skillset and a passion for supporting business growth, Young has built a career helping clients navigate change and seize opportunity. Most recently, he was vice president, senior business banking relationship manager at U.S. Bank from 2023 to 2025. His prior experience includes roles at First Federal of Lakewood, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, PNC Bank, FirstMerit Bank, Huntington National Bank and KeyBank.
Young holds degrees from Louisiana State University – Shreveport and Myers University. He has also played a leadership role in local economic development, having served as director and past board president of the Mentor Economic Assistance.
As vice president, Central Ohio commercial relationship manager, Paradiso will focus on delivering strategic advice to business clients within Central Ohio, helping them improve cash flow, finance key assets and mitigate risk. With over 15 years of experience in banking, Paradiso is a seasoned commercial lender providing customized financing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Most recently, he was vice president, commercial lending at Civista Bank from 2023 to 2025. His prior experience includes roles at LCNB National Bank, CFBank, Huntington National Bank and Fifth Third Bank.
Paradiso holds degrees from John Carroll University and the University of Dayton. He is active across the Columbus community and is currently a member of the Short North Rotary Club, Association for Corporate Growth, Columbus Italian Club, Franklinton Board of Trade, Ohio Business Brokers Association and Columbus Chamber.
