First Sentinel Bank

First Sentinel Bank partners with businesses to meet their financial needs.

Building a Successful Business takes a Commitment of Time, Effort, and Hard Work.

First Sentinel Bank disputes details in recent news reports about its 2017 assurance agreement with the West Virginia Attorney General’s office.

First Sentinel Bank has served local communities since 1978 and emphasizes financial stability and community investment.

The Bluefield branch placed first in First Sentinel Bank’s Core Values Program for 2025.

First Sentinel Bank offers competitive salaries, benefits, training, and career growth opportunities for employees.

Brian serves as the Business Development Officer for the Wytheville Market, with over 20 years of banking experience and 13 years in this role.

Fred Farley is First Sentinel Bank's Vice President-Senior Lending Officer. As a native of Princeton, WV, Fred cares about the people in the area and wants to see local business grow in the Princeton community and surrounding area. In addition to 35 years in management experience and nine years as a Commercial Loan Production Officer, Fred was instrumental in the successful opening of our Princeton location and served as the Branch Manager for 3 years. Fred supports First Sentinel Bank doing eve

Jeff Jessee, with nearly 50 years of banking experience, serves as the Commercial Lender in the Richlands Main Office. He previously held branch management roles at First Sentinel Bank.

Luke Kinder, Vice President and Indirect Lending Director, serves as the Business Development Officer for the Johnson City Loan Production Office.

First Sentinel Bank is actively committed to supporting local organizations and strives to foster a stronger, more connected community.

Terra, a Bland County native, works in banking after over 10 years in the industry, focusing on serving her local community.

Section 326 of the USA PATRIOT ACT requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account or changes an existing account. This federal requirement applies to all new customers and current customers. This information is used to assist the United States government in the fight against the funding of terrorism and money-laundering activities.