Paterno Named President of Huntington Bank’s W.Va. Region [State Journal, The (Charleston)]

Andy Paterno, a West Virginian with a long history in insurance and finance, was named the new president of Huntington National Bank'sWest Virginia region on May 23.

Paterno is a successful businessman and civic leader. He joins Huntington from Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA Inc., where he was vice chairman of the board of directors and past regional managing director for the Mid-Atlantic region.

"Andy has a unique combination of business and leadership skills," said Jim Dunlap, regional and commercial banking director for Huntington. "His commitment to and knowledge of West Virginia and its industries will enable him to lead Huntington's growth in the state while working with business, government and civic leaders."

A lifelong West Virginian and resident of South Charleston, Paterno worked for 30 years in the insurance business in the state beginning at McDonough Caperton Insurance Group and then Acordia Mid-Atlantic, which became Wells Fargo. Prior to joining the insurance industry in 1978, he was assistant director of the West Virginia Civil Service System and worked in the Governor's Office of Economic and Community Development.

"I am delighted to join Huntington, which shares my values for customer service and community investment," said Paterno. "We also share a long-standing commitment to helping West Virginia to grow."

Paterno replaces Clayton Rice, who left the bank May 22 after being president of the West Virginia region for more than four years.

Prior to that, Rice worked .as a commercial banking region manager for Huntington in Clarksburg. He was in that position from May 2004 to September 2007.

According to his bio on Huntington Bank's website, Rice has more than 22 years of total experience in the banking industry. Prior to joining Huntington, he was the community president at JP Morgan Chase in West Virginia.

A West Virginia University alumnus with degrees in corporate accounting and finance, Rice has stayed involved in the communities where he lives. He is chairman of the board of the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of the United Way of Harrison County, the West Virginia Bankers Association, the West Virginia Roundtable and the West Virginia State Chamber of Commerce. He also is president of the I-79 Development Council.