Meet Community Bank’s Newest Team Members
Community Bank has been involved in the communities it serves since its founding in 1901. Community Bank strives to not only be part of the communities they serve but to actively support those communities through their employee’s engagement with community organizations and by providing direct financial support to many community organizations. The Bank’s personalized, attentive approach builds long-lasting relationships with clients whether they are business owners, nonprofit groups, government agencies, school administrators and/or individual personal account holders. Community Bank sees clients as friends and neighbors, and our newest Team Members in the Washington and Greene County markets are your neighbors, too.
Meet Shella Stewart
Sheila Stewart is Vice President Market Executive for Greene and Fayette Counties and works in the Waynesburg, Greene Plaza, Carmichaels and Uniontown branch offices. Born and raised in Greene County, Stewart has spent her entire 40-year career in banking. “Most recently, I worked as a VP and Retail Market Manager with the responsibility of 15 branches for a large banking corporation,” says Stewart. “Prior to that, I was a branch manager in Greene County for over 20 years. I started with Community Bank last October and I am very fortunate to be able to be a part of such a great team.” Stewart is very familiar with the needs of small business owners as she and her husband are also small business owners. “I feel like our area is growing with more businesses opening all of the time,” Stewart says. “This year we have been helping existing clients and new businesses coming to the area. Even considering the higher interest rate climate, clients continue to make real estate purchases, equipment and vehicle purchases and the need for lines of credit remain consistent. While the current business climate has some businesses reworking their strategies, it creates an atmosphere that encourages us to think outside the box to help our clients meet their needs.”
Sheila’s focus is on business lending under $1million dollars. “I enjoy working with businesses to help protect their financial future,” she says. “My primary responsibility as a Market Executive is to represent Community Bank’s interests and to be the branch ambassador in Greene & Fayette Counties. I also am committed to developing new business in the market area. This includes personal, business banking, commercial lending and Treasury Management Services.” Her favorite part of being a Commercial Banker? Being a personal banker for local businesses. “I always make myself available outside of regular banking hours,” says Stewart. “I understand the challenges and opportunities that small businesses have in small communities. I enjoy being able to help individuals and businesses create a better future for themselves. Community Bank supports my efforts in being involved with various local non-profit organizations. I am also fortunate to be able to serve on several local boards, helping to shape the future of our area.”
Meet Doug Sheerer
Doug Sheerer is Assistant Vice President (AVP) Associate Commercial Banker based in the Greene Plaza Office at 100 Miller Lane in Waynesburg. “Our team supports our clients by serving their financial needs and providing ideas, insights and solutions to help them achieve their goals,” says Sheerer. “I am specifically responsible for servicing our clients and growing our market share in the Washington, Greene, and Fayette County markets.” Sheerer is a Western Pennsylvania native and spent most of his career working in our region. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Minor in Economics, Sheerer started his banking career with Allegheny Valley Bank and continued to grow his career at two other local banks. “I am fortunate to have had many roles that have helped me gain experience and have built a strong foundation to support the needs of my clients,” he says. “I manage a large commercial portfolio that covers parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, allowing me to understand the markets well. This knowledge allows me to be a vital resource to my clients as they are considering expansion, growth, or other activities.”
Doug was born in Bellevue and currently resides there with his wife, Leann. He enjoys golfing, running, working out, and hiking. At work, Sheerer is seeing growth and profit-ability in businesses in both Washington and Greene County, which both counties being in demand for business openings.”This is a huge win for the region because it will provide additional jobs, increase tax revenue to local municipalities, and provide additional resources to continue to make Washington and Greene counties a great place to live.” As a Commercial Banker, Sheerer strives to help companies excel to help make communities stronger. “I have solutions to help both the business that is focused on managing their income and expenses and the one that is experiencing tremendous business growth and looking for exposure opportunities,” he says. “In the first half of the year, Community Bank has helped existing and new clients of various industries execute their success strategy for the future. I welcome the opportunity to partner with businesses in the region to not only help them to achieve their goals, but also to make a positive impact on the communities that we serve.” Doug says his favorite part of being a Commercial Banker for Community Bank is building relationships with clients. “By nature, I am a person that enjoys getting to know people and helping them in any way that I can,” he says. “As a Commercial Banker, I strive to be a trusted advisor to my clients by taking the time to understand their business and personal goals to provide solutions that assist in achieving those goals.”
Meet Joy Eggleston
Joy Eggleston, Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief Human Resources Officer, was also born and raised in Greene County on a small family farm where she still lives today. Joy enjoys cooking and spending time with friends and family. After graduating from Syracuse University and earning an MBA at Waynesburg University, she spent most of her career in healthcare as Director of Operations for what is now known as UPMC Greene (formerly Washington Health System Greene). “Most recently, I worked for a national vertically integrated multistate operator (MSO) as VP of Human Resources where I built the HR program from the ground up, which was an incredible experience,” says Eggleston. “I started with Community Bank at the end of January and love being back to work in the local community.”
Eggleston plays an important recruiting role at Community Bank in Human Resources. “I provide executive oversight for all aspects of Human Resources including strategic planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll, benefits administration and employee engagement.” While experience matters, Joy says Community Bank focuses heavily on other attributes as processes and procedures can be taught. “We are looking for team members who are friendly, reliable and passionate about ensuring our clients have the best possible experience,” she says. “We are currently hiring Mortgage Originators, who are responsible for marketing Community Bank’s mortgage loan products and services. We are also hiring Universal Bankers for our float pool.” These employees rotate through branches to cover vacations and other staffing needs. Universal Bankers are responsible for providing services to clients within the branch network.
Community Bank recognizes its employees as its greatest asset. “This is evident through our very generous benefits program,” Eggleston says. “In addition to medical, dental and vision, we also offer a matching 401(k) program, bonus program, company paid long and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement and a generous PTO plan. Anyone interested in pursuing a career with Community Bank should monitor the career page on our website at www.cb.bank.”
Visit Community Bank at their convenient regional locations including Brookline, Carmichaels, Claysville, Greene Plaza, McMurray, Rostraver, Uniontown, Washington and Waynesburg. West Virginia branches are located in Moundsville, Warwood and Woodsdale. For more information about Community Bank and its commercial banking services, visit www.cb.bank. MEMBER FDIC
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