First Sentinel Bank
John Thompson has a solid work experience in the banking industry. John started their career in 2001 as the Director of Small Business Lending at First Community Bank. In 2008, they joined First Sentinel Bank, where they held multiple roles including Chief Credit Officer, President, and ultimately Chief Executive Officer and President starting in September 2015. In their various roles, John was responsible for managing credit risk, establishing policies and criteria, and ensuring the bank's loan portfolio was analyzed accurately.
John Thompson attended Bland High School from 1993 to 1997, where they did not pursue a specific degree or field of study. Later, they joined Concord University from 1997 to 2001 and completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance.
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First Sentinel Bank
Local people serving local people. Our motto is the driving force behind all of First Sentinel Bank's efforts to build deeper connections with our communities, our customers, and our employees. First Sentinel Bank continues to stand apart from competitors through grass-roots involvement with our local communities, and with our emphasis on providing excellent financial solutions for individuals and businesses, we continue to focus on building a strong team and growing our core strengths. At our heart, First Sentinel Bank endeavors to be more than just another community bank. We are a partner in the growth and success of our local communities and the individuals and businesses we serve. Since our original charter in 1978, First Sentinel Bank has grown into one of the leading community banks in Southwest Virginia/Southern West Virginia. Over the years we have expanded our reach from our first location in Richlands, VA, to nine locations covering Washington, Russell, Tazewell and Wythe Counties in Virginia and Mercer County in West Virginia. As we continue to grow our reach to serve even more communities in the future, we remain committed to our core goal: Local people serving local people. With our dedication to providing personal attention and excellent service in everything we do, our communities and customers can always depend on First Sentinel Bank.