F&M Trust adds Hess and Wantz to local sales team

October 1, 2025

F&M Trust has hired Matthew Hess as Vice President and Senior Commercial Services Relationship Manager.

Professional headshot of Matthew Hess wearing a black jacket over a white shirt and light blue tie.Hess will be responsible for increasing business development opportunities to meet the growth demands and profitability targets pertaining to the bank’s commercial services for Hagerstown and Washington County. With more than fifteen years in the industry, Hess will focus on growing the market’s commercial loan portfolio and deposits through customer acquisition, retention objectives and relationship management initiatives.

Hess previously was Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager for First United Bank & Trust and will be based out of the F&M Trust Hagerstown Community Office.

 

In addition, Chastity Wantz has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Treasury Relationship Manager for Hagerstown and Washington County.

Professional headshot of Chastity Wantz wearing glasses, a black blazer, and a necklace.In her new role, Wantz will be responsible for actively contributing to the efforts to grow treasury management services and non-interest income to increase bank profitability, foster the bank’s relationship management culture and achieve established sales and customer service goals.

Wantz, who has been with F&M Trust since 2008 and was previously Manager of the Waynesboro Community Office, will also be based out of the F&M Trust Hagerstown Community Office.

 

“We are excited to add individuals like Matthew and Chastity to our already talented team in the Hagerstown and Washington County market,” said F&M Trust President and CEO, Craig Best. “This latest investment demonstrates our commitment to the region and building long-term relationships with the business community.”

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