Steve Ritchie is a new member of the Eugene & Springfield Advisory Board at Summit Bank and is currently the managing partner of Kernutt Stokes. He was born in Portland, Oregon, and graduated from the University of Oregon. After graduation, he spent three years as the general manager of his family’s business, overseeing personnel and operations at two locations. During this time, Steve discovered his passion for accounting and finance, which led him to join Kernutt Stokes in 1996. Today, Steve is instrumental in charting and implementing Kernutt Stokes’ strategy. His responsibilities include managing staff development, overseeing the firm’s technology, and ensuring superior service for all Kernutt Stokes clients. Steve and his wife, Jill, live in Eugene and have a grown son. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and traveling.