Columbus — The Community Bankers Association of Ohio announced Tracey Craig, president and CEO of Woodsfield Savings Bank, as the 2022 chairman of the association.

As chairman, Craigbrings extensive experience and a strong vision for the core values of the Ohio community banking industry.

“We are excited to have Tracey Craig leading our association as Chairman this year,” said Aza Bittinger Jr., president and COO of CBAO. “Tracey has a clear vision for innovation and leadership while maintaining a strong focus on community and the core values of our industry.”

“It is a great honor to be the 2022 Chairman of the Community Bankers Association of Ohio,” Craig said. “I look forward to leading the community banking industry and continuing the great success that the CBAO has had over the years. The CBAO is the only organization exclusively dedicated to serving the community banking industry in Ohio, and I am excited to be a part of it.”

The Community Bankers Association of Ohio is the financial trade association exclusively representing Ohio’s community bank and thrift institutions. The Community Bankers Association of Ohio is organized to establish and maintain an informed network of independent community banks in the state of Ohio that will have the influence and commitment to effectively serve, protect and promote the interests of its members.

Woodsfield Savings Bank, based in Woodsfield, was established in 1887. It is a $90 million state charted community bank with locations in Woodsfield, Barnesville and coming soon to Cadiz. Woodsfield Savings is a customer focused, full-service bank offering deposit accounts, mortgages, consumer lending, commercial lending and online and mobile banking services. Visit woodsfieldsavings.com for more information.