Press Room
Citizens Bank of West Virginia has announced the retirements of two valued team members at our Thomas Financial Center. Vice President & Financial Center Manager Shawn O. Nichols, will retire on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and IT Coordinator Jeffery W. Lipscomb, will retire on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Both Nichols and Lipscomb devoted the majority of their banking careers to Miners & Merchants Bank prior to its acquisition by Citizens in March 2026 and continued their service through the transition.
Nichols began his banking career with Miners & Merchants Bank in 1994 as a Loan Officer. Over the course of his 32-year career, he advanced through a series of leadership roles, including Vice President & Cashier and President & CEO. Following the acquisition in March 2026, Nichols joined Citizens Bank of West Virginia as Vice President & Financial Center Manager, a position he held until his retirement.
Nathaniel S. Bonnell, President & CEO of Citizens Bank of West Virginia, has announced the promotion of four senior leaders to Executive Vice President, underscoring the bank’s commitment to developing top-tier executive talent and strengthening its leadership team to support continued growth and community banking excellence.
“Citizens Bank has more than tripled in size since 2017, growing to become the eighth-largest bank headquartered in West Virginia,“ said President & CEO Nathaniel S. Bonnell. “With our continued expansion, I am pleased to announce the elevation of key personnel to our executive leadership team.”
Nathaniel S. Bonnell, President & CEO of Citizens Bank of West Virginia, has announced a series of officer promotions, reflecting the Bank’s continued commitment to leadership development, internal growth, and excellence in community banking.
Melissa Stalnaker has been promoted to Senior Vice President & Human Resources Officer. She joined Citizens Bank in 2017 and was promoted to Human Resources Officer in 2019. She was promoted to Assistant Vice President in 2020 and Vice President in 2022. Her experience also includes serving as Executive Secretary to the President and CEO, Title and Commercial Loan Clerk, and Accounts Payable Clerk.
Stalnaker is a graduate of Philip Barbour High School and studied Business Management at Concord College. She and her husband, Tim, reside in Bowden.
