PNC names Bobby Chesney Western Carolinas regional president as Weston Andress retires

PNC Financial Services Group named Robert “Bobby” Chesney regional president for Western Carolinas, succeeding Weston Andress.

Andress will retire Aug. 31, 2026, ending a 42-year finance career, including 14 years in the regional president role.

Chesney most recently led business development for PNC’s Asset Management Group, driving expansion for PNC Private Bank and PNC Institutional Asset Management.

He previously served as a commercial banking market leader in the Carolinas and Southeast, including work on the BBVA USA integration.

PNC outlined plans to open nearly 40 new branches in Charlotte, the Triad, and Asheville by 2030.