O’Brien promoted to president of Community Bank
CARMICHAELS – Patrick G. “Pat” O’Brien has been promoted to president of CB Financial Services Inc. and its Community Bank subsidiary, the Carmichaels-based bank said Wednesday.
The announcement was made during the annual board meetings of both entities.
The bank said in a news release Barron “Pat” McCune, Jr. will continue in the role of CEO of both organizations.
“We look forward to working with Mr. O’Brien as he prepares to assume the role of president and CEO when Mr. McCune eventually retires,” said Chairman Ralph J. Sommers, Jr.
O’Brien was serving as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer.
“I have known Pat O’Brien well for thirty years. During that time, he has been an exceptional banker and community leader throughout the tri-state area,” said McCune, who is vice chairman and CEO of CB Financial and Community Bank.
“Pat was the president and CEO of First Federal Savings Bank when Community Bank and First Federal merged in 2014. Since that time, he has served as the senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of CB Financial and Community Bank. Pat shares my commitment to outstanding customer service and community development.
“As I have begun to contemplate my eventual retirement, I recommended to the board of directors that Pat O’Brien be promoted to the office of president and be my eventual successor. I look forward to continuing to work with Pat to make Community Bank a better and more valuable company.”
During Wednesday’s meetings, Ralph Burchianti, executive vice president of loan administration, was promoted to executive vice president and chief credit officer.
Mark E. Fox, William C. Groves, John J. LaCarte and David F. Pollock were elected as directors, each to a three-year term