Press Room
Citizens Bank of West Virginia announces the retirement of Kathy Leombruno, Senior Vice President & Marketing Officer, on May 23, 2025, after nearly 28-years of service to the bank.
Leombruno began her career at Citizens in 1997 as Marketing Officer. She was named Assistant Vice President & Marketing Officer in 2000, and in 2003 was promoted to Vice President. In 2007 she was elevated to Senior Vice President.
“Kathy has been a key member of our management team and a fierce advocate for the Citizens brand for more than two decades,” said Nathaniel S. Bonnell, Citizens President & CEO. “Her dedication to making sure our institution stands out and our customer service remains topnotch is unmatched in our region. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to extend sincerest gratitude to Kathy and wish her and her husband the very best in retirement.”
Nathaniel S. Bonnell, President & CEO of Citizens Bank of West Virginia, recently announced employee promotions as part of the bank’s commitment to leadership growth and excellence.
Laura Simons has been promoted from Assistant Vice President to Vice President of Deposit Operations & Facilities. Employed at Citizens since 2000, she has held previous positions as loan clerk, marketing assistant, information/safe deposit box clerk, and security officer. She transitioned into supervision of deposit operations and facilities in 2019.
She is a graduate of Elkins High School. She resides in Montrose with her husband, Brian Simons, and they have one son, Nathaniel.
Destiny See serves as Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and has been elevated to officer status. Her career at Citizens began in 2020 in retail banking as a teller.
Leadership West Virginia (LWV) is excited to announce the Class of 2025, which includes 56 outstanding leaders from across the state, representing a diverse range of industries and communities. These individuals were selected from an impressive list of applicants who demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment to their communities, and a strong passion for advancing the State of West Virginia.
Pam Farris, executive director of LWV, emphasized the high caliber of this year’s class. She said, “the selection process is competitive since most applicants are qualified, but the individuals chosen this year have already made significant contributions in their careers and communities. We believe they stand ready to take their leadership to the next level and find effective solutions to shape a brighter future for West Virginia.”
