WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., April 01, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richard A. Grafmyre, President and CEO of Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:PWOD), has announced the promotion of Aaron Cunningham to Senior Vice President/Chief Credit Officer for Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc., which includes Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank.
Cunningham contributes to the organization through his tremendous wealth of knowledge and education combined with over 15 successful years in banking. Cunningham graduated with a degree in finance from Lock Haven University and a MBA from Bloomsburg University. He is also a graduate of the Central Atlantic Advanced School of Banking. He has invested 17 loyal years with Jersey Shore State Bank, many of which were in a leadership capacity in the credit risk field. Cunningham additionally contributes to local community. He currently serves on the Finance Committee for Habitat for Humanity and participates as a business advisor for Lock Haven University’s Partner ED Program. Additional past contributions to the community include leadership roles with Leadership Lycoming and Valley Prevention Services.
“Aaron has played a key role in developing and maintaining the credit culture of Penns Woods Bancorp,” said Grafmyre. “His background in community banking and experience in finance gives him a solid foundation to balance the credit needs of the company but still provide for the needs of the communities that we serve.”
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. is the $1.3 billion parent company of Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank. Jersey Shore State Bank operates fifteen branch offices providing financial services in Lycoming, Clinton, Centre, Montour and Union Counties. Luzerne Bank operates eight branch offices providing financial services in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Investment and insurances products are offered through Jersey Shore State Bank’s subsidiary, The M Group, Inc. D/B/A The Comprehensive Financial Group.