Press Room
Citizens Bank of West Virginia President & CEO Nathaniel S. Bonnell recently announced Trenton C. Barnhart has joined the organization as Business Banker.
Barnhart brings a strong business development background to his new role. His experience also includes compliance and audit work with the West Virginia State Auditor’s Office, as well as commercial lending, sales, and marketing in community banking.
In this position, he will work closely with business customers to deliver customized card processing solutions, business online banking services, and a comprehensive suite of treasury management solutions.
Citizens Bank of West Virginia recently presented members of the Interact Children’s Museum Board of Directors with a $5,000 donation in support of the museum’s Founding 150 campaign.
The Founding 150 campaign is supporting the Interact Children’s Museum’s first permanent location in downtown Elkins, building on the museum’s mobile origins. The new space will provide a hands‑on learning environment where children and families can connect, explore, and learn together while fostering creativity, curiosity, and educational growth.
Elkins, WV – March 23, 2026 — Citizens Bank of West Virginia, the banking subsidiary of Citizens Financial Corp. (OTCID: CIWV), has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Miners & Merchants Bank, expanding its footprint in West Virginia and marking the bank’s entry into Maryland. The transaction was finalized after the close of business on March 20, 2026.
As a result of the acquisition, the former Miners & Merchants Bank locations in Thomas and Bayard, West Virginia, and Oakland, Maryland, have officially opened as Citizens Bank this morning.
“This acquisition represents an important step forward for Citizens Bank and the communities we serve,” said Nathaniel S. Bonnell, President & CEO. “We are pleased to welcome customers and employees of Miners & Merchants Bank into the Citizens family. This expansion allows us to deliver an enhanced suite of products, services, and technology while continuing the personalized, community‑focused banking experience that has been central to the mission of both Citizens and Miners for more than a century.”
