(McArthur, Ohio) -- Vinton County National Bank report they are pleased to announce only their tenth new president in 151 years.
Mark Erslan has been named by the Board of Directors to replace Ron Collins in anticipation of Collins’ 2019 retirement. Collins has served Community Bancshares, Inc., the bank’s holding company, for over twenty years. This included nine years as president of First Bremen Bank and nine years as president of VCNB.
Erslan began his career with VCNB in 1992 after graduating from University of Rio Grande with a degree in Business Management. His first position with the bank was Management Trainee in the Operations Department. The following year, he requested a position interacting with customers and was entrusted with a Branch Manager position in the bank’s new Ross County market.
Since then, Erslan has held various roles within the bank including Consumer Lender, Vice President of Lending and, most recently, Executive Vice President Head of Lending.
He is optimistic about the bank’s future and indicated he plans to continue following the bank’s current growth strategy. “We look forward to steady growth in the communities we serve by continuing to provide our customers with excellent in-person service while embracing new technology to provide additional conveniences on-line,” Erslan said.
“I am eager for the opportunity to lead the bank in this position. In my 26 years with VCNB, the past presidents have played a significant role in my development and I hope to pass that along to the next generation of bankers,” he continued.
Collins will help with the transition by continuing as CEO through 2019. He also plans to remain on the Board of Directors. “It was a pleasure and honor to lead this organization and be able to work with such dedicated people. I am pleased that Mark will be our new president. Over the years he has demonstrated his commitment to our bank, our customers and the great communities we serve,” Collins said.
Vinton County National Bank, founded in 1867, operates 17 Banking offices in eight South Central Ohio locations under the names Canal Banking Center, Franklin County Banking Center, Friendly Bremen Banking Center, Hocking Hills Banking Center, Jackson County Banking Center, Pickaway County Banking Center, Ross County Banking Center, Salt Creek Banking Center and Vinton County National Bank.
Vinton County National Bank is committed to providing excellence in banking with local service to its customers and the communities in which they live. Find out more about Vinton County National Bank at www.VCNBfamily.com.