Press Room
Elkins, WV and Thomas, WV – August 18, 2025. Citizens Financial Corp (“Citizens”) (OTCID: CIWV), the holding company for Citizens Bank of West Virginia (“Citizens Bank”), and Miners and Merchants Bank (“Miners”) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine Citizens Bank and Miners. Under the terms of the agreement, Miners will merge with and into Citizens Bank, with Citizens Bank surviving the merger in a cash acquisition transaction. Financial terms of the deal will not be publicly disclosed.
“This merger represents a strategic opportunity for Citizens to expand our footprint in the region,” said Nathaniel S. Bonnell, President & Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Bank. “We are proud to offer Miners and Merchants Bank’s customers an expanded portfolio of products and services, including wealth management and the latest in banking technology. We extend a warm welcome to Miner’s employees and customers as we remain committed to delivering the personalized service and community focus that has defined both institutions for over 100 years.”
Nathaniel S. Bonnell, President & CEO of Citizens Bank of West Virginia, recently announced that Jenese Lansberry has been hired as the Financial Center Manager at their Parsons location. She succeeds Vice President & Financial Center Manager Debbie Ritter who retired on June 30.
Jenese Lansberry joined Citizens with twenty-two years of banking and leadership experience, having previously served as vice president of loans, loan administration officer, loan officer, and commercial loan clerk.
As Financial Center Manager, Jenese will ensure clients get the products and services needed to achieve their financial goals, while also focusing on community relations, and managing both branch operations and the branch team members.
Nathaniel S. Bonnell, President & CEO of Citizens Bank of West Virginia, recently announced that Dianna “Lynn” Koski has been hired as the Financial Center Manager at 425 Third Street in New Martinsville.
Lynn Koski joined Citizens with sixteen years of banking and leadership experience, having previously served as Assistant Vice President and Market Leader III.
As Financial Center Manager, she will manage the daily operations, ensure compliance with banking procedures and regulations, manage the team, focus on community relations, and foster an environment to assure customers are achieving their financial goals.
