WesBanco, a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, named Josh Scott its new Charleston, West Virginia market president and senior commercial banker, effective immediately.
Scott’s focus will be on advancing growth by collaborating with business leaders to deliver tailored solutions for clients. Additionally, he will lead efforts to strengthen community partnerships across the Charleston, Huntington, and Southeast Ohio regions, underscoring WesBanco’s dedication to meaningful local engagement.
“With over 20 years in banking, Josh brings a wealth of experience that makes him a tremendous resource for our commercial clients,” Patrick O’Malley, executive vice president and regional president for West Virginia at WesBanco, said. “His connection to the area ensures he can serve business and community needs with insight and dedication, strengthening our regional presence.”
Scott joins WesBanco from Truist, where he held various management roles in retail and business banking, most recently serving as the market president for the Huntington and Southern Coalfields of West Virginia as well as Eastern Kentucky and Southeast Ohio. An active member of the community, Scott serves on the board of directors for Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, Marshall University’s Center for Leadership and Community Works in West Virginia. A graduate of West Virginia University, he holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science.
“It is an honor to join the WesBanco team,” Josh Scott, Charleston market president and senior commercial banker at WesBanco, said. “I am proud to work for an organization whose vision is rooted in helping the people and businesses that make up our communities thrive, and I look forward to continuing to bring that vision to life in the Charleston market.”
