Petersburg, W.Va, Keyser, W.Va, Davis, W.Va (March 11, 2025) — The Grant County Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of three Commercial Lenders to the role of Assistant Vice President. Tracy Kesner, Lindsey Teets, and Sarah Strosnider were selected for promotion recently by the bank’s Board of Directors.
“Our commercial lending team is critical to the success of our bank,” said George Ford, President & CEO of The Grant County Bank. “They are the face of the bank to many of our commercial clients, and I am proud of their achievement thus far and look forward to their future accomplishments.”
James Cornett, Senior Vice President & Chief Credit Officer of The Grant County Bank, stated, “I am pleased with the recent promotions and know that they are well deserved. They have each performed well in their current roles, and we are counting on them to help us continue to grow our relationships with commercial clients throughout our market area.”
Lindsey Teets completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Armstrong State University and completed his Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications at West Virginia University. Lindsey is entering his second year of the Graduate School of Banking at the Barrett School of Banking in Memphis, Tennessee. He has also attended the West Virginia Banking School and the Commercial Lending Development Program. Lindsey is married to Rebecca Teets, and they have six beautiful boys from the ages of 5 to 13. He also runs a farming operation with his father, where they manage a flock of 270 sheep and goats. Prior to working at The Grant County Bank, Lindsey worked for Eastern Community and Technical College and the WV Small Business Development Center as a Business Development Specialist.
“I look forward to continuing to help entrepreneurs grow and expand in the region and beyond,” stated Lindsey. “The Grant County Bank is one of the best community-minded banks in the area and specializes in serving small business customers.”
Tracy Kesner is a Petersburg native and a graduate of Dominion Business School. In 1998, she relocated to Keyser after meeting her husband, Brian. Together, they have raised a son and a daughter. Tracy began her banking career in 2002 and has spent most of her career in management. She has been a valued team member at The Grant County Bank since 2013, serving first as a branch manager in the Keyser Office and then as a Commercial Lender beginning in 2018. Tracy has also furthered her expertise by attending the West Virginia Banking School and completing the Commercial Lending Development Program.
Tracy’s hobbies include camping, boating, and repurposing furniture. As a recent empty nester, she also enjoys visiting her children whenever possible. Tracy is passionate about building trusted relationships with customers and offering specialized financial services within the business community.
“I have witnessed firsthand the countless hours and significant risks that small business owners in our community endure,” Tracy stated. “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside them and contribute to the continued economic growth of our area.”
Sarah Strosnider, a native of Grant County, is deeply engaged in her local community. She holds membership in both the Grant County Chamber of Commerce and the Grant County Development Authority. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with her husband and daughter as well as other family and friends. Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Marketing from Shepherd University. Additionally, she has completed programs at the West Virginia School of Banking and the Lloyd P. Calvert Graduate School of Banking. With 18 years of extensive experience in community banking, Sarah has expertise in loan processing, underwriting, credit analysis, portfolio management, and the numerous commercial loan products available through The Grant County Bank. As a Commercial Lender, she emphasizes her proficiency in all facets of Commercial Lending, which encompasses business loans, real estate investment loans, and agricultural loans.
“I am honored to not only support our local businesses as a patron but to also assist them in their financial endeavors that promote continued business growth within our community,” stated Sarah. “I appreciate every opportunity for professional growth that has been provided during my career, and I am thankful for the supportive management team of The Grant County Bank.”
