Celebrating its 100th year in business, we are proud to announce the appointment of John Kline as VP & Sr. Regional Business Relationship Manager in the Westmoreland County market.
1st Summit understands the value of having a trusted bank representative at its customers’ fingertips. With this additional Business Relationship Manager in the Westmoreland market, we are better able to support our growing Community Office presence in the area to ensure that our customers are well-served.
“The bank is poised to grow in the 2024 calendar year. The past year shows a promising future. Our business relationships are multiplying, and so are we,” Senior Vice President & Chief Lending Officer Michael Paulman stated.
With over 36 years of banking experience, John Kline represents a solid addition to our already strong Business Relationship Management Team in Westmoreland County. Working out of our Latrobe Office, John joins Jonathan Tapocik in our Murrysville Office, and Janeen Moffa in our new Eastgate Office to support this valuable and growing community.
John’s vast experience includes Business Relationship Management and Leadership roles at other financial institutions, both large and small, in and around the Westmoreland County market.
“I am pleased to be working with 1st Summit Bank,” remarks John, “1st Summit Bank truly is a community bank where one can experience the difference. Celebrating its 100th year in business, this organization thrives through its commitment to both charitable acts and sponsorships, as well as assisting our friends and neighbors with financial solutions that enable them to start and/or grow their businesses.”
Mr. Kline lives in the Greensburg area with his wife, Gretchen, and their two children. He is very active in the community, supporting organizations by serving on several boards, including the United Way of South-Western Pennsylvania, Westmoreland Frick Hospital Foundation, Westmoreland Fayette Workforce Investment Board, Economic Growth Connection, West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund, Penn Regional Investments, Westmoreland County IDA, Greensburg Community Development Corporation, Salvation Army, Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, and St. Anne Home. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Greensburg.
About 1st Summit Bank –
A true community bank for the past century, 1st Summit Bank primarily focuses on relationship banking for both consumers and businesses within our region. 1st Summit Bank provides banking, financial, and investment services through 19 full-service community offices and a loan production office within Cambria, Westmoreland, Blair, Somerset, and Indiana counties.
