All financial centers will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Press Room
Leadership West Virginia (LWV) is proud to announce the selection of the Class of 2026, a distinguished group of 58 outstanding leaders from across the state. Representing a broad range of industries and communities, these individuals were selected for their demonstrated leadership, commitment to community service, and passion for advancing the future of West Virginia.
Jen Willits, executive director of LWV, expressed enthusiasm for the incoming class. “We are incredibly excited to welcome the Class of 2026. The selection process is highly competitive, as we received applications from many exceptional leaders across the state. Those selected have already made meaningful contributions in their careers and communities, and we believe they are ready to expand their influence and work collaboratively to help shape West Virginia’s future.”
Citizens Bank of West Virginia has announced that Cindy DeMotto, Assistant Vice President & Financial Center Manager, will retire on December 31, 2025, after 27 years of dedicated service.
DeMotto began her career at Citizens in 1998 as a Part-Time Teller before taking a role in Financial Sales and Services as an Account Executive. Over the years, she progressed through numerous roles including Customer Service Representative and Personal Banker, earning Officer status in 2008. In 2014, she advanced to Branch Manager of the Elkins office, and in 2022 was promoted to Assistant Vice President & Branch Manager, which transitioned earlier this year to Assistant Vice President & Financial Center Manager.
Citizens Bank of West Virginia has been named one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For in the U.S. and is the highest ranked bank from West Virginia in this year’s rankings. Citizens ranked 22nd overall in the nation among the 90 banks across the U.S. recognized.
“The banks recognized as Best Banks to Work For are institutions employees want to join and stay,” said Chana Schoenberger, editor-in-chief of American Banker. “They understand how to give workers reasons to find purpose in their jobs.”
Determining the best banks to work for involved a two-step process: first, evaluating each bank’s workplace policies, practices, and demographics; and second, conducting employee surveys to assess workplace experiences. The results of both parts were combined to produce the final ranking.
