A respected community banker with more than 35 years of experience, Neil has been an integral part of PCB's leadership team since joining the bank in 2020. During his tenure, he has served as Chief Banking Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and most recently, President, helping guide the organization through significant growth, operational transformation, and technological innovation while preserving the community banking values that define PCB.
As Chief Executive Officer, Hayslett will lead the bank's strategic vision with a continued focus on consistent growth, innovation, operational efficiency, and delivering superior service to customers across the communities PCB serves. His collaborative leadership style, financial expertise, and deep understanding of the organization's culture position him to build upon the strong foundation established throughout the bank's history.
"For 26 years, Bill Loving has provided exceptional leadership and helped shape PCB into the strong, respected community bank it is today," said Chad Branson, Chairman of the PCB Board of Directors. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are deeply grateful for his vision, integrity, and unwavering commitment to our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities we serve. His legacy will continue to influence PCB for years to come. As we look ahead, we are confident that Neil Hayslett is the right leader to build on that legacy. Neil is dedicated to PCB and has earned the trust of our employees, customers, and Board through his strategic leadership, sound judgment, and commitment to relationship banking. We are excited for this next chapter and believe PCB is well-positioned for continued growth and success under his leadership."
"For the past 26 years, it has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as CEO of PCB," said Bill Loving. "I am incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together and deeply grateful to our employees, customers, shareholders, and communities for the trust and support they've shown throughout the years. Neil is an outstanding leader who has been instrumental in PCB's success. He understands our culture, our values, and our commitment to community banking. I have complete confidence in his leadership and know the bank's future is in excellent hands.”
"It is an incredible honor to serve as CEO of ABI and PCB," said Hayslett. "I am grateful to the Board of Directors for their confidence and especially thankful to Bill Loving for his mentorship, leadership, and the strong foundation he has built over the past 26 years. I have said many times that I am incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from Bill at this stage of my career. PCB's success has always been rooted in relationships - with our customers, our employees, and our communities. As we move forward, we will continue investing in our people, embracing innovation, and delivering the personalized service that has defined PCB for generations. I am excited to lead this team as we build on our history, embrace new opportunities, and ensure PCB remains a trusted financial partner for generations to come."
Prior to joining PCB, Hayslett held financial leadership positions within the banking industry. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and earned a Master of Science in Accounting from James Madison University. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to strengthening the communities served by PCB through meaningful partnerships and economic development initiatives.
This leadership transition reflects PCB's continued commitment to thoughtful succession planning and long-term stability. As the bank enters its next chapter, it remains focused on delivering innovative financial solutions while maintaining the personalized service, local decision-making, and community commitment that have defined PCB as Your Bank for Generations®.