Crystal L. Osborne of Bluffton was named branch manager and vice president, Chase, Bluffton, in late February. Osborne joined Chase in March 2000. She has previous experience as a teller, sales and service, personal banker, mortgage lender, assistant vice president and now vice president.

Prior to her Bluffton appointment, she was a member of the Chase staff in Wapakoneta. She and her husband, Chad, live in Ethan Circle. They are parents of Casey, 5, who attends Bluffton Child Pre-School.

Osborne attended Ohio State University-Lima. While in Wapakoneta she was active in the chamber of commerce, Relay for Life, and Rotary. She is currently a board member of Bluffton Child Pre-School. She and her husband attend First United Methodist Church.

Osborne replaced Paul Cira as Bluffton branch manager. The Bluffton Chase branch is located at 135 S. Main St., Its telephone is 419-358-4055. Osborne's e-mail is [email protected].