HARRISBURG, Pa. — James L. Kifer, President/Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer at Clarion County Community Bank, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers (PACB).

Kifer was appointed to serve a one-year term in September 2019 at the association’s annual meeting.

The Board of Directors, which includes PACB officers, region and asset representatives, and at-large members, will meet quarterly to determine the policies and administration of the association. Members of the Board include CEOs and senior-level officers of PACB’s member banks.

With more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, Kifer began his banking career at New Bethlehem Bank as a loan officer and worked his way up the ranks to serve as EVP/CFO. In 2002 New Bethlehem was sold to a regional bank. From 2002-2004 Kifer worked as a consultant for the denovo start-up, Clarion County Community Bank.

About the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers
The Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers, headquartered in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, exclusively represents the interests of community banks chartered in the Commonwealth and nearly 14,000 men and women who work in their communities to make the financial dreams of their neighbors become reality. Its mission is focused to promote and protect the community banking industry through legislative advocacy, education and networking.

About Clarion County Community Bank

Clarion County Community Bank (OTC PINK:CCYY), headquartered in Clarion, Pennsylvania, has been a local, independent bank serving the community since 2004. Clarion County Community operates out of 4 locations in the state of Pennsylvania and total assets of approximately $165 million. Its footprint includes Clarion and Venango counties. For more information on Clarion County Community Bank please visit: www.clarionbank.com.