People: Ohio Valley Banc Corp (OVBC.W)

Mr. Harold A. Howe is Independent Director of Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Mr. Howe is a self-employed businessman with an emphasis in real estate investment and rental property. He also owns several small businesses in the Jackson, Ohio area. As such he understands the demands and needs of small businesses, which are a key constituent of the Company. Mr. Howe has 30 years of banking experience with the former Jackson Savings Bank, serving as president for 8 of those years. During his tenure at Jackson Savings Bank, Mr. Howe presided over the Jackson Savings Bank’s conversion to a stock company as well as the sale of Jackson Savings Bank to the Company in December 1998 and its subsequent merger into the Company in November 2000. Because of Mr. Howe’s background and experience, he is familiar with the various challenges that must be overcome to be in the financial services industry. He is active in the community of Jackson, Ohio serving as President of the Jackson Community Improvement Corporation as well as being a member of the Metropolitan Housing Board. Mr. Howe is a member of a number of community organizations, such as Rotary, Elks, Moose and the Jaycees. Mr. Howe is a member of the following committees of the Company: Executive, Compensation and Management Succession, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and the Investment and Advisory Committee for the Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Mr. Howe is also a member of the Executive Committee and Trust Committee of Ohio Valley Bank.