Ohio Valley Bank parent names new CEO

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. in Gallipolis has a new CEO. 

The parent of the $1.2 billion-asset Ohio Valley Bank said in a press release Monday that Larry Miller II had also become CEO of its bank. Miller, who was the company’s chief operating officer, succeeded Thomas Wiseman, who remains chairman. 

Ryan Jones was named Ohio Valley’s chief operating officer. He will remain the company’s chief risk officer.

“We are committed to remaining an independent, community bank,” Wiseman said in the release. 

“To help achieve this goal, we are continually preparing for the future by adhering to our succession plan, which is approved annually by the board,” Wiseman added. “The promotions … are in accordance with the company’s previously approved plan.”