Tammy Bobo

Tammy Bobo is President & CEO of Hocking Valley Bank, a $335.0mm community bank nestled in the foothills of Appalachia in Athens, Ohio. In her role, Tammy leads a diverse and talented team responsible for the strategic direction, vision, and performance of the bank while remaining committed to a shared vision of community-first.

In addition to serving on the Board of Directors and as President & CEO of the bank’s holding company, Hocking Valley BancShares, Inc., as well as Hocking Valley Bank, Tammy, a 35-year community banking veteran, was appointed to the Ohio Banking Commission for a four-year term by Governor Michael DeWine in April 2021. She also serves on the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council and is active in the Ohio Bankers League (OBL), the Ohio banking industry’s trade association, currently serving as Chair of the Government Relations Council. Tammy will begin a two-year term on the OBL's Board of Directors in January 2024.

A firm believer in the importance of continuing education, Tammy is passionate about providing personal and professional development opportunities for women and is a founding member of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Women’s Summit.

Tammy has spoken at industry-specific events for many years, most recently delivering comments at the June 2022 Ohio Bankers League Next Gen Conference. She has spoken at conferences hosted by the bank's technology partner Jack Henry, on multiple occasions and has participated in several panel discussions facilitated by the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati on a variety of topics specific to the banking industry.

A graduate of Ohio University, Tammy has completed the Graduate School of Banking program, Madison, WI, and has received leadership certifications from the Ohio Bankers League Leadership Institute, the American Bankers Association Senior Leadership Institute, and the Darden School of Business/SNL Executive Program in Bank Financial Leadership at the University of Virginia.

Tammy lives in Albany, Ohio with her husband of 39 years, Nick. An avid runner who enjoys spending time outdoors, Tammy is a board member for the Athens Wayne Outdoor Asset Development Corporation, a non-profit partner working with the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia in the expansion of the Baileys Trail System.