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May 30, 2024

Drew Hudson, Ohio Valley Bank vice president, senior compliance officer, was recently awarded the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) professional designation from the American Bankers Association.

“With all of his training and on-the-job experience, Drew checked all the boxes to qualify for this certification. His preparation enabled him to earn this certification and join an elite group of bankers, examiners and auditors who are CRCM certified,” Ryan Jones, OVB chief operating and risk officer, said.

The CRCM certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of bank regulatory compliance. To qualify for the CRCM certification, individuals must have certain levels of experience and education in the compliance profession, pass an exam and agree to abide by a code of ethics. The CRCM exam covers regulatory requirements as they relate to credit, deposit/securities, safety and soundness, information reporting and corporate responsibility.

Hudson began his career at OVB in 2012. He is a 2010 graduate of Marshall University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics. Hudson grew up in Point Pleasant, W.Va., and graduated from Point Pleasant High School in 2006. Outside of work, Hudson enjoys attending a variety of sporting events.

Ohio Valley Bank, which operates 17 offices and was established in 1872, is an FDIC-insured community bank based in Gallipolis, Ohio, and is a state member bank of the Federal Reserve. Common stock for the bank’s parent company, Ohio Valley Banc Corp., is traded on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol OVBC.