JARED MONCMAN CFO/SVP, Pleasants County Bank Jared began his career journey in banking as a teller at First Neighborhood Bank in 2008, while concurrently earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration/accounting in 2009. His path led him to serve as an external bank auditor at Suttle & Stalnaker before joining Pleasants County Bank in 2015. Jared’s commitment to professional growth is underscored by obtaining his CPA license in 2020 and assuming roles such as treasurer for the Pleasants Area Chamber of Commerce since the same year. He has also been an active member of the WVBA Future Leaders Council, chairing from 2020 to 2022. He also recently joined the American Banker Association’s Emerging Leaders Council in 2023 as West Virginia’s representative. At Pleasants County Bank, Jared’s role spans from operational duties at the teller window to executive responsibilities as chief financial officer, IT officer, compliance officer and overseeing audit functions. His dedication to his professional responsibilities and community involvement has earned him respect and recognition throughout Pleasants County Bank and beyond, making him an invaluable asset with a promising future. What is your favorite part of working in the bank? Helping people and the community. JUSTIN SPRACHER AVP, Community Bank Manager, Summit Community Bank Justin earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in criminal justice and embarked on his banking career 16 years ago, in 2008, with First Century Bank after graduating from Bluefield University. Starting as a teller, Justin quickly advanced to become a loan office manager, and within two years, he assumed the role of branch manager. With Summit Community Bank’s acquisition of First Century Bank in 2017, Justin continued to excel, ultimately being promoted to area vice president community branch manager in 2020 due to his exceptional leadership and growth achievements. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Justin’s impact on the banking industry and Summit Community Bank resonates deeply through his genuine care and dedication to exceptional customer service. His commitment to fostering a cohesive and high-performing team reflects Summit Community Bank’s “Service Beyond Expectations,” ensuring his branch delivers outstanding customer service and support. Justin’s selfless devotion to his team’s development and his community’s well-being sets a benchmark for leadership, making him a trusted advisor and role model within Summit Community Bank and beyond. What is your proudest achievement outside of banking? Second to being a father, my proudest achievement outside of banking is passing the final section for my CPA license. Despite my self-doubt, balancing a full-time job, family responsibilities and sacrificing personal time, achieving this milestone marked a turning point. It instilled in me the belief that I can accomplish my life goals. 11 West Virginia Banker
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