The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that Troy A. Peters, President & CEO of Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. (JBT) was elected to serve as Chairman on ICBA’s Cyber and Data Security Committee. As the nation’s voice for community banks, ICBA’s sole focus is ensuring community banks and the customers they serve continue to flourish.
“Community banks are the heartbeat of Main Street, driving local economies and forging lasting relationships with consumers and small businesses,” said Peters. “I’m honored to contribute to ICBA’s mission, ensuring that community banks have a strong voice in National policy discussions.”
In this role, Peters will lead a committee of bankers from around the country to help shape and promote ICBA’s policy positions and programming, engage in grassroots advocacy efforts in Pennsylvania and serve as a bridge between community banks and ICBA leadership in Washington, D.C.
“Troy brings invaluable insight and dedication to the table, reinforcing the importance of community banks in fostering economic stability and opportunity,” said ICBA Chairman Jack Hopkins, president and CEO of CorTrust Bank in Sioux Falls, S.D. “We appreciate Troy’s leadership and commitment to advancing ICBA’s mission and look forward to working together to champion policies that empower community banks and the communities they serve.”
About JBT
JBT
is an independent community bank established in 1873 and headquartered in
Jonestown, PA. JBT operates 11 full-service and 1 limited service branch
locations in Lebanon, Lancaster and Berks Counties. JBT serves small to
mid-sized businesses and consumer households fulfilling deposit, loan, and
payment needs.
About
ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.
As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers’ financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at icba.org.
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