BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. — Retail Operations and Security Officer for Clear Mountain Bank, Ashley Nicolas has completed Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) Education’s Certified Bank Security Officer program and has earned the professional designation Certified Community Bank Security Officer – CCBSO.
The education division of the offers nine certification programs that are accredited by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).
Nicolas, an 18-year Clear Mountain Bank team member, attended the recent ICBA Bank Security Institutes and completed the certification examination covering the fundamental concepts of bank security and its applications.
“With this CCBSO certification, Ashley has demonstrated a mastery of key banking concepts for professional development and to contribute to helping Clear Mountain Bank achieve its business goals and objectives,” said ICBA Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Learning & Experience Officer Lindsay LaNore. “I commend Ashley on reaching this milestone in pursuit of lifelong learning.”
“On behalf of the Clear Mountain Bank team, I would like to congratulate Ashley on completing her certification,” added David M. Thomas, president and CEO of Clear Mountain Bank. “Ashley is a consummate professional who continuously demonstrates Clear Mountain Bank’s core values, and we thank her for her hard work and dedication to the bank.”