Clear Mountain Bank Hires Christopher Bickel as White Oaks Branch Manager

Bruceton Mills, WV, December 6, 2024 – Clear Mountain Bank has hired Christopher Bickel as branch manager of its White Oaks branch in Bridgeport. In his position, Bickel will oversee the branch’s retail staff, develop and service relationships with existing customers, and work with new customers seeking loan and deposit products. In addition, Bickel will assist customers with other financial products and services offered by the bank’s commercial lending, mortgage lending, professional private banking, financial advising, and business banking departments.

Bickel brings to Clear Mountain Bank extensive experience in banking and financial services, including previously serving as a bank branch manager in Harrison County and as a finance and sales manager for a local auto dealership. Bickel is a native of Rock Cave, West Virginia and is a graduate of Fairmont State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree.

“Chris brings valuable experience to Clear Mountain Bank and we’re excited to add him to our team,” said David M. Thomas, president and CEO. “His management and financial background will help to foster the continued the growth and success of our White Oaks branch.”

Bickel can be reached at Clear Mountain Bank’s White Oaks office at 15 Sweetbrier Lane in Bridgeport, phone 304-848-4000 or email cbickel@clearmountain.bank.

Clear Mountain Bank is an award-winning community bank that has been serving North Central West Virginia and western Maryland for more than 130 years. The bank has received numerous readers’ choice accolades, including Best of Morgantown, Best of Harrison, and Preston County’s Top Picks. With a focus on innovation and exceptional customer service, the bank offers a full range of financial solutions and is widely recognized for excellence in financial services and community involvement. Additional information is available at www.clearmountain.bank.

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