County National Bank Announces New President and CEO

(September 19, 2022 10:25 AM) Craig S. Connor, Chairman of the Board of CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. and County National Bank, today announced the appointment of Joseph R. Williams as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, along with its subsidiary, County National Bank.   Williams is currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank.  In a news release, CNB said Williams is expected to begin his new role in early October, 2022.

Williams said he is excited to join CNB full time. “They understand community banking and I am looking forward to serving alongside a great executive team. Our focus will be community impact, employee development, client experience, and shareholder return. I am honored and humbled to be part of a great team and build upon the tremendous foundation that has been developed over the last 88 years.”

Williams becomes the President and CEO of the Company with nearly 40 years of banking experience, most recently with Old National Bank (Acquired United Bank and Trust) where he served as its Lenawee County Market President after serving as President and CEO of United Bank and Trust.  Williams will bring to the chief executive officer role substantial experience and leadership skills in the areas of retail and mortgage banking, commercial credit, financial management, wealth management and franchise growth through market development.  Williams has a long and distinguished history of community service, including the last two years serving as President and CEO of the Lenawee Community Foundation and many other endeavors in the areas of healthcare, youth services and the Kiwanis.

Connor remarked, “Our entire board of directors is so very pleased with the selection of Joe as our new President and CEO. He is a talented, experienced and knowledgeable community banker with a track record of strong leadership, team building, and service to the community. The future for all our stakeholders: customers, employees, communities and shareholders just became a little brighter.”