Orrstown Bank names Ben Colvard as new COO

Orrstown Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Orrstown Financial (ORRF) Services, announces the addition of two accomplished leaders to its executive team. Chris Orr has been appointed as Chief Information Officer, and Ben Colvard joins as Chief Operations Officer. Both bring extensive experience and proven track records of driving innovation and operational excellence within the banking industry. Chris Orr will lead Orrstown Bank’s technology strategy, leveraging nearly 20 years of experience in consulting, software delivery, and banking. Chris previously served as Chief Digital Officer at Sandy Spring Bank, where he implemented a transformative digital strategy, oversaw platform modernization, and integrated software development into the organization. His leadership helped Sandy Spring Bank grow from $4.6 billion to $14 billion in assets through multiple acquisitions. Ben Colvard will oversee the bank’s operational strategy and ensure alignment of people, processes, and technology to deliver exceptional client experiences. With over 20 years of experience in operational excellence, Ben previously served as Chief Optimization Officer at Sandy Spring Bank, where he played a critical role in the organization’s expansion from $3.5 billion to $14 billion in assets through multiple acquisitions.