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WesBanco, Inc. Advances Organic Growth Strategy with Commercial Banking Expansion in South Florida
Seasoned banking team with deep market expertise joins to accelerate growthWHEELING, W.Va., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a
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[{"type":"text","content":"Seasoned banking team with deep market expertise joins to accelerate growthWHEELING, W.Va., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, today announced the expansion of its commercial banking business across key high-growth South Florida markets, initially including Palm Beach and Broward counties, with the hiring of a seasoned team of commercial banking leaders and support staff. This expansion further advances WesBanco's organic growth strategy and commitment to serving clients in attractive, relationship-driven markets and is additive to its longer-term financial outlook.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\"These South Florida markets are significant growth centers, and ones I have come to know well during my banking career,\" said Jeff Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer, WesBanco. \"We are excited to enter these markets with this seasoned team of bankers, whose customer focus and values are well-aligned with our relationship-led approach and strong credit standards. Having worked with these bankers in prior roles, I have seen firsthand their commitment to clients and have great respect for their market reputation. I am confident they will be an exceptional fit as we expand into South Florida.\"The new team brings deep relationship management experience and regional market expertise to support middle-market and commercial clients with customized financial solutions, insight, and exceptional service. Leading the South Florida team, Eddy Rodriguez joins WesBanco as Executive Vice President and Regional President. Rodriguez brings nearly 30 years of commercial banking experience with leading financial institutions to WesBanco.Leading the markets are:Steven Goldstein, Market President and Senior Commercial Banker, focused on Palm Beach County and with more than three decades of experience in commercial financial services.Tony Mandravellos, Market President and Senior Commercial Banker, focused on Broward County and with nearly 30 years of experience in commercial financial services.The new South Florida team also includes specialists in commercial lending, credit underwriting and client relationship support – bringing together decades of collective expertise to ensure comprehensive, high-touch service as WesBanco builds its presence in the region.WesBanco's expans...