Reading Eagle: Newsmakers for October 31
Oct. 31—Customers Bank
The bank has launched a new commercial banking team covering Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. Known as the Capital Region Team, experienced commercial bankers have been visiting a growing list of clients throughout central Pennsylvania for the last few months.
The introduction of the new team enables the bank to meet the needs of commercial clients throughout South Central Pennsylvania.
Robert Fischer, executive vice president, chief lending officer, PA/NJ Market for Customers Bank, will be responsible for directing the team to provide exceptional service and value through the bank's high-tech/high-touch, single-point-of-contact banking model that delivers memorable customer experiences and establishes long-term relationships.
Zachary Flynn has been hired by Customers Bank to join the team as senior vice president, market executive. Flynn brings more than 30 years of commercial banking expertise spanning commercial and retail lending, operations and strategic planning, including CRE and Wealth Management acquired at large national and community banks. In his new role, Flynn will oversee the management and development of the commercial banking team, including commercial loan and deposit growth, facilities identification and procurement, personnel management, brand introduction and enhancement, and more.
Stephen Goodrich joined Customers Bank's central Pennsylvania team as senior vice president, commercial lending. Goodrich has more than 19 years of commercial banking experience serving clients throughout Lancaster, York and Harrisburg. He will be responsible for working with commercial clients in the region and is a member of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce.
Commercial bankers from the West Reading executive office will supplement the team while more hires are made, according to Fischer.
The team will focus on privately owned businesses with revenue between $5 million and $100 million that need assistance in working capital financing, owner-occupied mortgage financing or investment real estate financing, as well as companies needing sophisticated treasury management solutions for their cash management needs. The group will also expand relationships within the financial services, fintech and specialty finance industries.
Jonestown Bank & Trust
Robert B. Weidler Jr. has joined JBT as chief financial officer. He takes over the role from William Roth, who is retiring from JBT in November after 18 years.
Weidler graduated from Shippensburg University. Prior to joining JBT, Weidler was with Riverview Bank for 25 years, most recently as senior vice president and controller. A resident of Elizabethtown, Weider is a member of Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church.
Power System Associates
James F Stone PE of Power System Associates, Inc, Fleetwood, recently presented a paper titled "The Electrical System of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company" at the recent annual conference of The Society of Industrial Archeology at Bethlehem. The paper dealt with the massive Hauto Steam Generating Electric Plant that power the large scale mining operation in Schuylkill and Carbon counties and power the Bethlehem Steel Plant at 25 cycle power as well as other larger industries into the 1960s.
The uniqueness and extent of the 25 cycle distribution system and the many large scale machines and motors were examined and discussed. The paper also followed the evolution of the early electrical equipment and facilities into the present day practices.
Stone's area of expertise is in the application, maintenance and system studies of large scale power higher voltage systems. He is a graduate of Penn State University and has completed advanced coursework in this field.
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