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| 04.21.2025
Bruceton Mills, WV (April 21, 2025)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) recently announced that David M. Thomas, president and CEO of Clear Mountain Bank, was elected to represent West Virginia on ICBA’s Federal Delegate board. In addition, Thomas will serve on the Safety & Soundness committee. As the nation’s voice for community banks, ICBA’s sole focus is ensuring community banks and the customers they serve continue to flourish.
“Community banks serve as the engines that drive local economies all across this country by forging lasting relationships with consumers and small businesses,” said Thomas. “I’m honored to contribute to ICBA’s mission, ensuring that community banks have a strong voice in policy discussions and access to education and innovative solutions that strengthen their ability to serve local communities at the highest levels.”
In this role, Thomas will help shape and promote ICBA’s policy positions and programming, engage in grassroots advocacy efforts, and serve as a bridge between local community banks and ICBA leadership in Washington, D.C.
“Thomas brings invaluable insight and dedication to the table, reinforcing the importance of community banks in fostering economic stability and opportunity,” said ICBA Chairman Jack Hopkins, president and CEO of CorTrust Bank in Sioux Falls, S.D. “We appreciate Dave’s leadership and commitment to advancing ICBA’s mission and look forward to working together to champion policies that empower community banks and the communities they serve.”
About Clear Mountain 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.
About ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.
As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers’ financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at icba.org.
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