WARREN — The Board of Directors of Northwest Bank today announced the appointment of Pablo Vegas to the Northwest Bank Board of Directors, effective with the February 16, 2022, board meeting.

Vegas will become the 12th member, following a vote by the Northwest Bank Board of Directors at its January 19, 2022, meeting to expand the number of seats on the Northwest Board.

Vegas serves as executive vice president, chief operating officer, and president of Utilities for NiSource, Inc., a utility company serving customers across six states. He has overall responsibility for NiSource’s gas and electric business segments, environmental and sustainability initiatives, federal government affairs, and regulatory functions.