WesBanco Bank, an affiliate of WesBanco, a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, has named Patrick O’Malley to the role of Charleston/Huntington/Southeast Ohio (CHS) market president and senior commercial banker.In this role, O’Malley will be instrumental in driving the performance and growth of WesBanco’s commercial lending business within the CHS market._x000D_
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Additionally, he will collaborate with leaders across other lines of business, including retail and wealth management, to optimize local market opportunities and support the execution of WesBanco’s comprehensive business strategies. His commitment to building client and community relationships, while maintaining WesBanco’s risk, credit and compliance culture, will be a key focus as WesBanco continues to grow its presence in the CHS market—ensuring customer service and organizational soundness and stability remain at the core of market operations._x000D_
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“WesBanco is pleased to welcome Patrick to the role of market president for our Charleston/Huntington/Southeast Ohio market,” Jay Zatta said, senior executive vice president and chief banking officer of WesBanco, said. “His proven industry experience and performance make him the ideal person to drive our commercial lending business in this longstanding core market. Our regional market structure allows us to stay close to our customers and communities, so we can tailor our offerings to their unique needs. Under Patrick’s leadership, we are confident we will continue to deliver exceptional customer experiences and foster sustainable growth for our organization.”_x000D_
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O’Malley, a Hurricane, West Virginia resident and Charleston native, brings nearly 20 years of experience in the banking industry, most recently serving as the market president for Truist Bank’s West Virginia region. His extensive background includes proven ability to develop and execute strategic growth initiatives, lead high-performance commercial banking teams, drive profitability and manage complex portfolios._x000D_
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O’Malley holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting with a finance concentration from the University of Richmond and an executive MBA from West Virginia University. His deep commitment to his community, demonstrated through active involvement on the boards of organizations including the University of Charleston, Leadership West Virginia and Boy Scouts of America Buckskin Council, is a testament to his dedication to building relationships and understanding the unique needs of the region._x000D_
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WesBanco’s CHS market encompasses six counties in West Virginia and Ohio and 15 financial centers. O’Malley’s office is located in the WesBanco Center South location in Charleston.
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