Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. In 2021, the FTC received nearly 1.4 million reports of identity theft. Review these tips to keep your information – and your money – safe. Don’t share your secrets. Don’t provide your Social Security number or account information to anyone… Read more »
Banks’ Economic Impact in Virginia [Infographic]
Over 120 banks in Virginia contribute to Virginia’s economic growth in a variety of ways. We’ve outlined some of the major findings of a recent ABA study in the infographic below.
5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Account Fraud
Corporate account takeover is a type of fraud where thieves gain access to a business’ finances to make unauthorized transactions, including transferring funds from the company, creating and adding new fake employees to payroll, and stealing sensitive customer information that may not be recoverable. Powell Valley National Bank recommends following these tips to keep your… Read more »
PVB Full-Service Office in Downtown Kingsport Now Open
Kingsport, Tennessee – Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce that its new Full-Service Office in Downtown Kingsport is officially open at 240 West Center Street. Led by Market Executive and Senior Vice President, Ted Fields, the new office features a full-service lobby, a drive thru, an ATM machine, and a fully staffed… Read more »
Ted Fields Joins Powell Valley National Bank
Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the addition of Ted Fields to senior management staff of the Bank. Fields joins PVB as Market Executive and Senior Vice President, where he will be leading the Bank’s efforts with the opening of its new full-service office in Downtown Kingsport located at 240… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Promotes Lee Houston
Jonesville, VA, Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lee Houston as Lead Credit Officer and Senior Vice President of the Bank. Houston joined PVB in 2012 as Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer in the Wise and Kingsport markets. Lee is a well-respected banking industry veteran with… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Promotes Mary Beth Baker
Jonesville, VA–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mary Beth Baker as Senior Vice President, Mortgage Lending & Retail Loan Administrator. Mary Beth has served as a community banker representing Powell Valley National Bank for over 20 years. She is a graduate of the Virginia Bankers Association’s School of… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank to Build New Office in Abingdon
Jonesville, VA—Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce plans to build a new full-service office in Abingdon, Virginia. In 2017, PVB opened a loan production office on West Main Street in Abingdon to serve customers in the Greater Washington County area. After one year of business in the market, PVB made a… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Purchases Kingsport Facility
JONESVILLE, VA—Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce its recent purchase with plans to pursue opening a new full service office in Kingsport, Tennessee pending regulatory approval. In 2014, PVB opened a loan production office in Downtown Kingsport on Broad Street to service loan customers in the Greater Kingsport, Sullivan County, and… Read more »
Aaron Hicks Joins Powell Valley National Bank
Jonesville, VA, Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce that Aaron Hicks has joined the Bank as Chief Financial Officer. “We are extremely pleased to have Aaron join the officers and staff of PVB”, said Leton L. Harding, Jr., CEO of PVB. “Aaron’s community bank accounting experience will be invaluable as we… Read more »