WesBanco earns multiple honorable mentions for commitment to community.

WesBanco is proud to announce that Jodi Kruse, SVP, Learning & Development Experience Manager has been named a 2025 Emerging Leader by the American Bankers Association (ABA). This award recognizes the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry and local communities.

Jodi embodies the qualities of a future-focused leader - she is strategic, conscientious, and consistently achieves impressive results while always leading with integrity," said Kim Griffith, Sr. EVP, HR Group Head. "She is an indispensable leader who consistently elevates those around her. We applaud Jodi on receiving this well-deserved recognition."

ABA selected the winners by a steering committee of industry professionals after a review of nominations from across the country. The qualities and characteristics the committee evaluated as judging criteria included dedication to the profession, inventiveness, leadership skills, mentoring ability, personal integrity, tenure at the bank and broader commitment to a career in banking, sustained career progress and academic training, including advanced degrees and certificates/certifications.

Jodi and the ABA's Emerging Leader Class of 2025 were recently honored at the association's annual convention held in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Learn more about Jodi and the 2025 Emerging Leaders here: ABA Emerging Leader Awards | American Bankers Association

WesBanco team members and programs also received Honorable Mention recognition for the ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards including:

• LaReta Lowther, EVP, Sr. Director Community Development/CRA (George Baily Award)

• New Markets Impact Fund initiative (Community and Economic Development)

• Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County (HFH) Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) initiative (Financial Inclusion)

For more details on the 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards visit: Award Winners | American Bankers Association