2021

Craig Morrow joins leading community bank with three decades of banking, lending experience

 PERKASIE, Pa. (March 2021) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in eastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce the hiring of Craig Morrow, Senior Vice President – Team Leader, Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Banking. Morrow leads an existing team of commercial bankers in Bucks County, which will also include those focused on the bank’s strategic C&I expansion into Montgomery County and other adjacent markets.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Craig to our expanding commercial banking lending team,” said Lewis Cyr, Penn Community Bank Chief Lending Officer. “With over three decades of banking and lending experience, Craig brings a wealth of expertise to Penn Community Bank along with a track record of working to help businesses looking to grow.”

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Penn Community Bank president/CEO recognized for ‘notable success in the community,’ ‘leading the way for other women’

 PERKASIE, Pa. (March 2021) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in eastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that president and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni has been named a 2021 Women of Influence – Circle of Excellence honoree by Lehigh Valley Business. The Circle of Excellence award recognizes women of longstanding, notable success in the community who are leading the way for other women.

“I am honored to be recognized by one of the area’s leading business publications,” said Vidoni. “I truly believe in the power of community banking to help businesses and families thrive. Every day I’m proud to lead a dynamic, dedicated team focused on fulfilling Penn Community Bank’s long-term mission to act as a catalyst for growth in every community we serve.

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Community bank focuses on changing customer needs, COVID-19 impact in branch redesign

 PERKASIE, Pa. (March 2021) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in eastern Pennsylvania, is launching a plan to improve operational efficiencies and better position the bank for future growth with an exciting and impactful network revitalization effort.

“Even during these uncertain times, branch revitalization is crucial. Focusing our attention on opportunities to improve and enhance our physical offices offers a number of benefits that increase the quality of interactions between our team members and customers,” said Jake Iampietro, Penn Community Bank Director of Retail Banking.

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Penn Community Bank CAO named to American Banker Association Mutual Institutions Council Administrative Committee

 PERKASIE (FEBRUARY) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in eastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that Diane Brown, EVP – Chief Administrative Officer has been appointed to the American Bankers Association’s (ABA) Mutual Institutions Council Administrative Committee for a one-year term.

“Penn Community Bank takes its commitment to Greater Good Banking seriously. Foundational to that commitment is our mutual banking structure that allows us to focus on local businesses’ and families’ needs, not shareholders or bottom lines,” said Brown. “I’m proud to serve on the ABA’s Mutual Institutions Council Administrative Committee and I look forward to working with my peers throughout the year to preserve the viability of mutuality.”

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PERKASIE, Pa. (February 2021) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to announce that Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO, has been named to the Bucks County Workforce Development Board (BCWDB). As a member of the board, she will work alongside county officials and local business leaders to promote, drive, and ensure an effective workforce in Bucks Co. aligned with economic development.

“I am honored to be appointed by the Bucks County Commissioners to serve as part of the Bucks County Workforce Development Board,” said Vidoni. “Penn Community Bank’s mission is to strengthen local economies by helping businesses grow and prosper. Serving as a part of this diverse and impressive board, I am excited to continue this effort by ensuring our region and employers have the workforce needed to succeed.”

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Falesha Grasty to manage bank-wide initiative, promote internal culture

 PERKASIE, Pa. (February 2021) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in eastern Pennsylvania, is continuing its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion internally and in the communities it serves by naming Falesha Grasty as the organization’s first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Officer. Grasty (AVP, Senior Staff Accountant) will champion Penn Community Bank’s short- and long-term DE&I initiatives throughout the organization.

“Our culture values openness, collaboration, and authenticity. We are thrilled to have Falesha officially launch this vital new role,” said Georgann Berger McKenna, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer. “Not only will this position help Penn Community Bank identify goals and track success for this important initiative, it provides our organization, our team members, and our board of directors the opportunity to dig deeper and better understand this important topic.”

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