Exhibit 16.1
Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
We have read Citizen’s Independent Bancorp’s statements included under Item 4.01(a) in the Form 8-K dated November 25, 2013, and we agree with such statements as they relate to our firm.
/s/Dixon, Davis, Bagent & Co.
Dixon, Davis, Bagent & Company
Granville, Ohio
November 27, 2013