Petersburg, W.Va. — Highlands Bank is pleased to announce several leadership promotions approved by its Board of Directors at its most recent meeting, recognizing the dedication, expertise, and outstanding contributions of team members across the organization.
The following promotions have been approved:
G. James Cornett – Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
Gale Vance – Senior Vice President, Operations
John E. Baker – Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Scotty Miley – Senior Vice President, Lending
Shelley Mongold – Senior Vice President, Loan Operations
Amber Kuh – Assistant Cashier & Loan Operations Officer
Jessica Simmons – Electronic Banking Officer
Carissa Iser – Operations Officer
In addition, effective July 1, Dan Fabbri transitioned from our holding company, Highlands Bankshares, Inc. to Highlands Bank, where he will serve full-time as Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer.
“One of the greatest strengths of Highlands Bank is the talented people who make up our team,” said George Ford, President and Chief Executive Officer of Highlands Bank. “These promotions recognize the hard work, leadership, and dedication each of these individuals has demonstrated throughout their careers. Their commitment to serving our customers and communities has been instrumental to our success, and I am confident they will continue to lead our organization forward in their new roles.”
Ford added, “We are also excited to welcome Dan Fabbri to the bank’s executive leadership team. His extensive experience and technology expertise will help us continue delivering innovative solutions while maintaining the exceptional customer service our communities have come to expect.”
These promotions and leadership appointments reflect Highlands Bank’s continued investment in its employees and its commitment to developing strong leaders who will guide the bank’s future while remaining focused on community banking and personalized service.
About Highlands Bank
Highlands Bank was chartered as The Grant County Bank, a West Virginia state bank on August 6, 1902, and began operations on August 15 with its first office in Petersburg, WV. Our mission of providing financial services and products to families, small businesses, and the agricultural community has served both our customers and the bank well over the years.
Subsequently, the bank has expanded its marketplace throughout the Potomac Highlands and now operates a total of seven offices in six counties which encouraged the name change from its original name in July 2026. After more than a century of continued service, Highlands Bank truly embodies “Strong Roots, High Values” and is a subsidiary of Highlands Bankshares, Inc., also headquartered in Petersburg, WV.
You can learn more by visiting www.highlands.bank.