Wayne Bank Promotes Kimberly Crellin to Vice President Jim Donnelly, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kimberly Crellin to Assistant Vice President and Hawley Community Office Manager. “Kimberly is well deserving of this promotion, and I am proud to announce her accomplishment. Her exceptional management skills and organizational abilities have helped streamline bank functions at our Hawley office,” said Mr. Donnelly. Crellin joined Wayne Bank in 2017 and has most recently served as a Branch Manager, where she was responsible for assisting customers and maintaining operational efficiency at the Bank’s Hawley branch. Crellin holds a certificate for General Banking through the American Bankers Association. She enjoys taking part in her community, serving as an active member of the Make a Wish Foundation since 2009. Crellin currently resides in Milford.
Wayne Bank Promotes Tracie Young to Executive Vice President and Director Jim Donnelly, president, and chief executive officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tracie Young to Executive Vice President and Director of Risk. “I am extremely proud to announce Tracie’s promotion. She consistently pushes herself and those around her to promote effective risk management here at Wayne Bank. Her extensive knowledge and dedication to safe, efficient operations help us safeguard the interests of the Bank, and we are lucky to have her leading the Risk Department,” said Mr. Donnelly. Young joined Wayne Bank in 2023 and has most recently served as a Senior Vice President, where she was responsible for overseeing the Bank’s risk management framework, which includes Audit, Compliance, Deposit Operations, Fraud, and Security & Facilities. With over 30 years of experience, Tracie is critical to proactively identifying and addressing potential risks to the operations of the Bank. Young resides in Honesdale, PA with her husband, Neal. They have two daughters.
Wayne Bank Promotes Monica Bell to Assistant Fraud Officer Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Monica Bell to Assistant Fraud Officer. “Monica is extremely deserving of this promotion, and I am thrilled to announce her accomplishment. Her commitment to bettering operational efficiency in our Fraud Department has contributed to our consistent growth. With hard work and expert knowledge, Monica will continue to aid our improvement at Wayne Bank,” said Mr. Donnelly. Bell joined Wayne Bank in 2022 and most recently served as a Fraud & Risk Analyst, where she was responsible for maintaining safe practices and driving operations within our Fraud Department. Bell graduated from Ocean County College, where she received an associate’s degree in criminal justice. Bell spends her free time coaching and volunteering her four children’s sports teams with her husband.
Wayne Bank Promotes Ryan French to Executive Vice President Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan French to Executive Vice President and Director of Human Resources. “I’m thrilled to announce this promotion of Ryan. Through expert leadership and performance management, he has demonstrated his dedication to the Bank, our customers, and employees. He continues to develop and implement effective HR policies, streamlining our efforts and creating a positive work environment here at Wayne Bank,” said Mr. Donnelly. French joined Wayne Bank in 2009 as Assistant Vice President and Director of Human Resources. In this new role, he will continue to take on expanded responsibilities and excel in advancing the strategic goals of the Bank. French holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from King’s College, providing a strong foundation for his leadership in talent development and organizational success. French resides in Waymart with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children, Molly, Cameron, and Reagan.
Allied Services Announces Promotion Allied Services Integrated Health System is proud to announce the promotion of James Cooney, HSE, NHA, to the position of Senior Vice President of Skilled Operations. In his role, James oversees the operations of the system’s skilled nursing facilities, personal care facilities, and continuing care retirement community. With over 25 years of experience in post-acute care, James brings a wealth of expertise to his position. His innovative approach to oversight and operational management has led his facilities to achieve superior outcomes, earning recognition for Excellence in Long-Term Care by U.S. News and World Report. James’s extensive knowledge of regulatory affairs and strategic policy insight has also earned him an appointment as a Board Member of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association. In this capacity, he advocates for the needs of the more than 5,000 residents and patients served by Allied Services, as well as the broader population of older adults in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Dedicated to modernizing long-term care, James is committed to providing high-quality services in upscale yet comfortable environments, tailored to the individual needs of the aging community. His efforts were recognized in 2020 when he was named one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Top 20 Business Professionals Under 40. Colleagues commend James for his persistence in staying current with evolving regulations, a quality that greatly benefits his associates.
Wayne Bank Promotes Among its Wealth Management and Trust Division Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Trust Operations Officer, Marianne McConeghy, to Assistant Vice President. McConeghy joined the Bank in 2014 as a Trust Associate and was promoted to Trust Operations Officer in 2016. With over 35 years of banking experience, McConeghy oversees the daily operations of the Wealth Management and Trust Services Division of Wayne Bank. Mr. Donnelly stated, “Marianne’s extensive knowledge and experience in wealth management and trust have made her well-deserving of this promotion. She continues to build strong customer relationships while giving exceptional customer service to our current client base.” McConeghy holds an associate degree from Keystone College. She resides in Waymart, PA with her husband, Tom. They have one daughter.
Wayne Bank Promotes Collin Ennis to Assistant Vice President Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Collin Ennis to Assistant Vice President. According to Mr. Donnelly, “I’m so proud to announce this promotion of Collin. He has continuously demonstrated dedication, expertise, and leadership within our commercial loan department. This promotion is a testament to his hard work, innovative thinking, and commitment to providing outstanding service to his customers. I am confident that he will continue to contribute to our success and help us achieve our strategic goals.” Collin joined Wayne Bank in 2022 and currently serves as a Commercial Loan Officer where he is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, initiating new business, and deepening current business relationships in his service areas of Wayne and Pike counties. He is a graduate of the University of Scranton, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. He is in the process of continuing his education at the PA Banker’s Advanced School of Banking. Collin resides in Pleasant Mount where he is a member of the Honesdale Jaycees. Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 29 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, and Luzerne Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware, Sullivan, Otsego, Ontario, and Yates Counties in New York, including those offices operating under the Bank of Cooperstown and Bank of the Finger Lakes brands. The stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol— NWFL.
PS Bank Announces Promotion of David B. Wintermute PS Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of David B. Wintermute to Senior Credit Administration Officer / Senior Vice President. Wintermute has been with PS Bank since 2021, previously serving as Senior Credit Officer. Under his leadership, the credit function has further developed and expanded. As Senior Credit Administration Officer / Senior Vice President, Wintermute will continue to oversee the credit area in addition to loan operations, consumer underwriting, and collections. “Over the last four years, Dave has been a critical factor in the success and growth of PS Bank. I’m excited for Dave’s new role as he will be a valuable asset to our senior leadership team,” said Anthony J. Gabello, President & CEO. Wintermute holds a bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University. He resides in Waverly with his wife Alyssa and three daughters.
PS Bank Announces Promotion of Sean Ann Schoen PS Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Sean Ann Schoen to Marketing Director / Vice President. Sean Ann has been with PS Bank since 2020. As Marketing Director / Vice President, Sean Ann will continue to oversee the bank’s marketing and communications as well as assume additional corporate and community-based responsibilities. “Over the last four years, Sean Ann has been critical in the development of the PS Bank brand across our markets. In this new role, she will continue to serve as the primary ambassador of our brand in the community as well as further develop the marketing role at our bank,” said Anthony J. Gabello, President & CEO. In the community, Sean Ann is a board member for the Deutsch Institute and serves the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce as a trustee for Lackawanna Industrial Fund Enterprises (LIFE). She holds a bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University in communications with a concentration in public relations and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Bloomsburg University. She resides in Dunmore with her husband Timothy and their daughter Casey.
PS Bank Announces Promotion of Paul Walsh PS Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Walsh to Senior Lender / Senior Vice President. Paul has been with PS Bank since 2015 serving as Commercial Loan Officer. Under Paul’s guidance, PS Bank’s lending presence in Lackawanna County increased exponentially and now represents the bank’s largest lending market. As Senior Lender, Paul will be responsible for overseeing the management and leadership of lending at PS Bank. “Paul has been an integral part of PS Bank’s growth over the last nine years. He was responsible for our designation as a Small Business Administration Preferred Lender in 2022. Paul’s dedication to his customers and his ability to recommend both simple and complex financing packages for projects of all kinds, have helped to propel PS Bank into a bright future. I am excited to see what he will accomplish as a member of our senior leadership team,” said Anthony J. Gabello, President & CEO. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in financial services from Pennsylvania State University and graduated from American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He received a leadership certificate from the Wharton Executive Education Program in 2023. Walsh resides in Greenfield Township with his wife Gina and their two children, P.J. and Tessa.