(ALLENTOWN, Pa) November 2022 โ Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is continuing its Lehigh Valley market entry with the addition of a new team of bankers and lenders with deep connections to the region.
The latest members of Penn Community Bankโs Lehigh Valley team includes:
- Marcus Pereria (Allentown Branch Manager) โ With nearly 20 years of banking experience, Marcus joins Penn Community Bank with deep personal and professional roots in the Lehigh Valley. An expert in business development, merchant services, and banking products, he says his favorite part of the job is helping clients meet their unique goals. In the community, Marcus serves as ambassador of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, board member of the Hispanic Chamber, chairman of the Nehemiah Wall, and treasurer for the American Baptist Foundation. He lives in Bath, PA with his wife, twin boys, and a set of Goldendoodles.
- Stephen Kalamar (Senior Relationship Manager โ C&I Banking) โ With three decades of experience in the financial services industry โ much of it in the Lehigh Valley, Stephen works to meet a range of banking and lending needs for C&I businesses throughout the region. He says his favorite part of the job is helping business owners achieve their unique financial goals. Stephen is past chair of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation. He lives in Bethlehem and has two wonderful daughters and a young grandson
- Kimberly Barrot-Cramsey (Business Development Officer) โ Kim brings deep professional experience in the region, including nearly thirty yearsโ experience in business and residential lending.ย She is active in the Lehigh Valley community and volunteers for numerous local non-profits, including Second Harvest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Battle Borne, and Perfect Fit. In addition, Kim serves on the board of the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of Lehigh Valley and the Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. She lives in Emmaus PA.
โPenn Community Bankโs continued entry into the Lehigh Valley โ including the establishment of this new team – is part of our organic growth strategy which prioritizes mutually beneficial relationships and shared values,โ said Lewis Cyr, Penn Community Bank Chief Lending Officer. โMarcus, Steve, and Kim each have a deep connection with the Lehigh Valley region, and weโre thrilled to have expand our service individuals, families, and communities.โ
ย About Penn Community Bank: Penn Community Bank holds more than $2.6 billion in assets, employs more than 300 people, and offers banking and lending services at 20+ bank financial centers and three administrative centers throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania. As an independent, mutual financial institution, Penn Community Bank is not publicly traded and operates with its long-term mission in mind: to help businesses grow and prosper, to provide financial resources to individuals and families throughout their lifetimes, to strengthen the local economy, and to partner with local organizations to act as a catalyst for positive growth in every market it serves.
