History of Doolin Security Savings Bank FSB
1896 - 2008
"More than a Century of Service"

On March 25, 1896, Doolin Building and Loan Association was established by a group of local citizens. These citizens saw a need for a depository for savings which could be made available for home loans. The first office was located on South Main Street, New Martinsville, near the location of the former campus of West Virginia Northern Community College. The first officers in 1896 were:   B. M. Welch, President; Levi Tucker, Secretary; and W. McD. Snodgrass, Treasurer. The first directors of the association were:  B. M. Welch, Jacob Koontz, E. F. Phillips, Mont. Burrows and H. R. Thompson. Initial capital was $2,500.00. In 1936, Doolin Building and Loan Association began an affiliation with the Federal Home Loan Bank System and became known as Doolin Federal Savings & Loan Association. Then, in 1956, the institution moved to a new building at 251 Main Street. Since that time, many changes have taken place at Doolin. A drive-thru facility was constructed at 155 Jefferson Street, New Martinsville. In 1979, the main office was remodeled with an expansion of 4,800 square feet. In May 1980, a full service branch office was opened in Parkersburg, WV. Progress continued in May 1984, with a drive-thru and walk-up facility constructed in the Steelton area of New Martinsville.
In 1990, the Board of Directors took a progressive stance and adopted a Federal Savings Bank Charter. On September 4, 1990, the institution became known as Doolin Security Savings Bank FSB. At the present time, Doolin employs 15 full time employees and 1 part time employee. The operations officers are currently:  Donald R. Stout, President and Chief Executive Officer; Herbert R. Rothlisberger, Chairman of the Board; Samuel D. Winer, 2nd Vice President; and Debra L. Thomas, Secretary/Treasurer. During 2002, the Board of Directors took a bold step and petitioned the Office of Thrift Supervision to move the Home Office to 610 North State Route 2, New Martinsville WV. Construction began on a 7,000 square foot facility in the spring of 2003. The building was completed in July 2003 and the Main Office was relocated and opened for business on July 21, 2003. The new facility will enable Doolin to offer more products and services to the public in a modern, computer friendly environment that complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Doolin's Board of Directors, Officers and Employees take pride in the fact that the institution is
Wetzel County's only locally owned and operated financial institution.