• Ohio Valley Banc named director K. Ryan Smith independent chairman, replacing Thomas E. Wiseman, who retired from chair role May 13, 2026, while remaining on board.
• Smith has served on board since 2021; he is president of University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, following 23 years as vice president and partner at Smith Financial Advisors.
• Ryan J. Jones named president while resuming chief operating officer duties; he previously served as chief operating officer and risk officer, following earlier roles including chief risk officer after Milton Bank merged into OVB in 2016.
• Lead director position eliminated as David W. Thomas retired at 2026 annual meeting; Thomas previously served as Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions chief examiner.

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