Ohio Valley Banc Corp. announced leadership changes including new Chairman and President, director election, bylaws amendment clarifying Chairman role, and shareholder approval of key proposals at its 2026 Annual Meeting.
Key takeaways
K. Ryan Smith appointed Chairman of the Board of OVBC and the Bank effective May 13, 2026, succeeding retired Thomas E. Wiseman.
Ryan J. Jones elected President of OVBC and the Bank and appointed director to fill vacancy from David W. Thomas retirement; Jones continues as CEO Larry E. Miller II.
Board amended Code of Regulations to clarify Chairman serves at Board pleasure and is not automatically an officer.
Shareholders elected Kimberly A. Canady, Seth I. Michael, and Brent A. Saunders as directors for terms expiring 2029.
Shareholders approved executive compensation (non-binding) and ratified Plante & Moran, PLLC as auditors for 2026.
68.38% of 4,711,001 outstanding shares represented at 2026 Annual Meeting.