WesBanco, Inc. Names Joshua Scott as Charleston, West Virginia Market President

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WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) has appointed Josh Scott as Charleston, West Virginia Market President and Senior Commercial Banker. Scott, who previously served at Truist as Market President for Huntington and Southern Coalfields of WV, Eastern Kentucky, and Southeast Ohio, brings over 20 years of banking experience. He will focus on driving growth through business collaboration and strengthening community partnerships across Charleston, Huntington, and Southeast Ohio regions. Scott serves on multiple boards including Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce and Marshall University's Center for Leadership. WesBanco, with $27.4 billion in total assets and $7.0 billion in assets under management, operates across nine states with a 150-year history of community-focused banking.

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WHEELING, W.Va., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced today that Josh Scott has been named 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," said Patrick O'Malley, Executive Vice President and Regional President for West Virginia. "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," said Josh Scott, Charleston Market President and Senior Commercial Banker. "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."  

WesBanco's Charleston market encompasses Charleston and Huntington, West Virginia and Southeast Ohio, with more than 15 financial centers.

About WesBanco, Inc.
With over 150 years as a community-focused, regional financial services partner, WesBanco Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBC) and its subsidiaries build lasting prosperity through relationships and solutions that empower our customers for success in their financial journeys. Customers across our nine-state footprint choose WesBanco for the comprehensive range and personalized delivery of our retail and commercial banking solutions, as well as trust, brokerage, wealth management and insurance services, all designed to advance their financial goals. Through the strength of our teams, we leverage large bank capabilities and local focus to help make every community we serve a better place for people and businesses to thrive. Headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia, WesBanco has $27.4 billion in total assets, with our Trust and Investment Services holding $7.0 billion of assets under management and securities account values (including annuities) of $2.4 billion through our broker/dealer, as of March 31, 2025. Learn more at www.wesbanco.com and follow @WesBanco on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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FAQ

Who is the new Charleston Market President of WesBanco (WSBC)?

Josh Scott has been appointed as WesBanco's Charleston Market President and Senior Commercial Banker, bringing over 20 years of banking experience from his previous role at Truist.

What is WesBanco's (WSBC) total assets as of March 2025?

WesBanco reported total assets of $27.4 billion, with Trust and Investment Services holding $7.0 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2025.

What regions will Josh Scott oversee at WesBanco (WSBC)?

Josh Scott will oversee the Charleston market, which encompasses Charleston and Huntington, West Virginia, and Southeast Ohio, with more than 15 financial centers.

What was Josh Scott's previous role before joining WesBanco (WSBC)?

Before joining WesBanco, Josh Scott served as Market President at Truist for the Huntington and Southern Coalfields of West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and Southeast Ohio regions.

How many states does WesBanco (WSBC) operate in?

WesBanco operates across a nine-state footprint, providing retail and commercial banking solutions, as well as trust, brokerage, wealth management, and insurance services.