Board of Directors

Mr. Allison has been a director of LINKBANCORP since the consummation of the Merger with GNBF in September 2021 and prior to that, was a GNBF and The Gratz Bank director since 2008. He previously served as Vice-President of The Gratz Bank from 1996 through his retirement in 2014. Previously, Mr. Allison served in various positions with Pennsylvania National Bank for 24 years.

Ms. Delaye is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The JDK Group, a full-service event production firm that began operations in 1987. Ms. Delaye is also the Chief Operating Officer of Integrated Agriculture Systems (INTAG) where she has spearheaded the use of new-age agriculture systems in the event planning industry. Ms. Delaye is a member of the Leading Caterers of America organization and has started a number of restaurant businesses. In 2014 she was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Harrisburg Chamber and has previously been named one of Pennsylvania’s “50 Best Women in Business.

Mr. Flake is the founder and CEO of TEAM Aurelius, a venture focused on health and human performance. He previously co-founded a sports medicine and healthcare manufacturing company, HydroWorx International, Inc. in 1993, serving as Chief Executive Officer from 1997 through 2016, when HydroWorx was acquired by a private equity firm. Mr. Flake received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Washburn University School of Law. He teaches entrepreneurship at Trinity High School (Camp Hill, Pa.) and is a founding board member of Harrisburg University’s Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Mr. Jones has been a director of LINKBANCORP since the consummation of the Merger with GNBF in September 2021 and prior to that, was a director of GNBF and The Gratz Bank since 2017. A certified public accountant since 1980, Mr. Jones is the President and owner of Jones & Co., Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Koppenhaver has been a director of LINKBANCORP since the consummation of the Merger with GNBF in September 2021. He was previously a director of GNBF and The Gratz Bank. He is currently the President of Koppy’s Propane, Inc. which is a retailer of propane gas and related supplies. Mr. Koppenhaver is the father of Director Kristen Snyder.

Mr. Michetti has been the Chairman of the board of directors of LINKBANCORP since the consummation of the Merger with GNBF in September 2021 and prior to that, was a director of GNBF and The Gratz Bank since 2007 and served as Chairman of the GNBF board of directors. He has been a licensed attorney since 1979 and is currently a partner in the law firm of Diehl, Dluge, Michetti & Michetti.

Mr. Parmer is the Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fine Line Homes, a family-owned company that started building homes in 1972. Mr. Parmer is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Residential Warranty Company, a leading provider of insured new home warranties to the building industry. Mr. Parmer has also been a member of the board of directors of Amesite Inc. (Nasdaq: AMST), an artificial intelligence software company providing online learning since November 2020. He previously served as an independent director of Sunshine Bank and Sunshine Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBPC) from 2014 until its sale in 2018. In addition to his business venues, Mr. Parmer was a licensed public accountant, a member of the National Association of Accountants and is a member of the National Association of Home Builders.

Ms. Pierson is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pierson Computing Connection, which she founded in 1993, specializing in providing technology solutions to state, local and education customers throughout the East Coast. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Ms. Pierson serves on the national board of directors of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Ms. Poillon is President and Chief Executive Officer of Willow Valley Associates. She has 30 years of experience in the hospitality and real estate business at Willow Valley in roles including Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President of Focus Service Hotels, Director of Learning and Development, Director of Safety and Manager of Family Restaurant. Ms. Poillon is an active community leader in Central Pennsylvania, including positions on the boards of the Lancaster General Health Foundation, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Water Street Mission.

Mr. Pommerening is the chief executive officer and managing director of RP Financial, LC. He has provided consulting, valuation, merger and acquisition advisory and planning services to the financial services industry since 1983. He has previously served as a director of Sunshine Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBPC) and Sunshine Bank from 2014 until 2018 and of Tower Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: TOBC) from 2009 until its acquisition by Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. in 2012.

Andrew Samuel, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: Mr. Samuel has served as LINKBANCORP’s and LINKBANK’s Chief Executive Officer since their inception in 2018. Mr. Samuel serves as Vice-Chairman of the board of directors of LINKBANCORP. Prior to the Merger, Mr. Samuel served as Chairman of LINKBANCORP. Prior his service with LINKBANCORP, Mr. Samuel served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBPC) and Sunshine Bank since October 2014 through its acquisition in January 2018. He served as a Director and President of Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUSQ) and President and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of Susquehanna Bank, from February 2012 to October 2014. Prior to joining Susquehanna and, beginning in 2005, Mr. Samuel served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Tower Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: TOBC) and Graystone Bank, a de novo bank he co-founded in 2005 that grew to approximately $2.7 billion in assets at the time of the sale to Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. Mr. Samuel has served in various executive and other positions at other financial institutions dating back to 1984,including Waypoint Financial Corp., Sovereign Bank, Fulton Bank, and Commonwealth National Banks/Mellon.

Mr. Smith served as the President of LINKBANK and Executive Vice President of LINKBANCORP since their inception in 2018. Prior thereto, Mr. Smith most recently served as Sunshine Bank’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Development since 2014. Prior to joining Sunshine Bank, he was vice president and director of brokerage services at Susquehanna Bank from 2012 to 2014. He joined Susquehanna after the acquisition of Tower Bancorp, Inc. where he had served as Vice President and Director of Investor Relations from 2009 to 2012. Mr. Smith’s experience and knowledge of banking and the financial services industry led to his nomination to the board.

Ms. Snyder has been a director of LINKBANCORP since the consummation of the Merger with GNBF in September 2021 and prior to that, was a director of GNBF and The Gratz Bank since 2018. Ms. Snyder is a principal of Koppy’s Propane, Inc., overseeing Operations, Finance, Safety and Human Resources. Prior to that, she served as Senior Analyst for JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2007 to 2010. Ms. Snyder is the daughter of Director David H. Koppenhaver.

Mr. Tressler has been a director of LINKBANCORP since the consummation of the Merger with GNBF in September 2021 and prior to that, was a director of GNBF and The Gratz Bank since 2011. He is the former Chief Executive Officer of The Herndon National Bank, having served as such from 1990 until his retirement following the acquisition of The Herndon National Bank by GNBF in 2011.

Mr. Weymers has been a director of LINKBANCORP and the Executive Chairman of LINKBANK since the consummation of the Merger with GNBF in September 2021 and prior to that, was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of GNBF and The Gratz Bank since 2013. Mr. Weymers previously served as Chief Lending Officer of The Gratz Bank from January 2011 through December 2012 and, prior to that, he was Chief Credit Officer at The First National Bank of Mifflintown from May 2010 through January 2011. He formerly served as Chief Lending Officer at Juniata Valley Bank from August 2008 through May 2010 and, prior to that, as President and Chief Executive Officer of CSB Bank.