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Dwight E. Smith, age 67, is an independent director of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBO), elected to the Board in 2023.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/PEBO/people/dwight-e-smith)[[3]](https://investors.peoplesbancorp.com/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=d795cd5d-4598-4ae3-b498-64b863acdfbc)[[4]](https://investors.peoplesbancorp.com/news/news-details/2023/PEOPLES-BANCORP-INC.-ELECTS-NEW-DIRECTOR-d0cf010fd/default.aspx) He founded Sophisticated Systems, Inc. (SSI), an IT services firm specializing in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and managed services, where he served as President and CEO until its acquisition by IP Pathways, LLC in February 2023; he then acted as Founder Emeritus until retiring on July 31, 2023.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/PEBO/people/dwight-e-smith)[[3]](https://investors.peoplesbancorp.com/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=d795cd5d-4598-4ae3-b498-64b863acdfbc)
Smith brings extensive board experience, including 17 years as a director at State Auto Mutual Company (approximately 2005–2022), service on the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Board (2017–2022), and current directorships at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), Highlights Foundation, and My Special Word.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/PEBO/people/dwight-e-smith)[[3]](https://investors.peoplesbancorp.com/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=d795cd5d-4598-4ae3-b498-64b863acdfbc) At PEBO, he serves on the Governance & Nominating Committee and was formerly on the Compensation Committee, with strong attendance records.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/PEBO/people/dwight-e-smith) Recently, as a director, he purchased 200 shares on November 21, 2025, at $28.56 (totaling $5,712, owning 7,699 shares afterward), acquired 500 shares on October 23, 2025, and was issued 449 shares under the deferred compensation plan on September 30, 2025.[[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/smith-dwight-eric-buys-peoples-bancorp-pebo-shares-worth-5712-93CH-4377865)[[5]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBO/form-4-peoples-bancorp-inc-insider-trading-activity-807bd4af6314.html)[[8]](https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:02b7bd45c054c:0-peoples-bancorp-director-dwight-eric-smith-acquires-500-shares/)
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