Mauch Chunk Trust Company announces the appointment of three new board members.

"The current board and staff of Mauch Chunk Trust are happy to welcome the new board members. MCT has been providing the local community with financial solutions since 1902 and relies upon the firm leadership provided by the board of directors. We welcome these three new leaders to our existing team and look forward to the continued growth and success of our bank," said Patrick H. Reilly, CEO and president of Mauch Chunk Trust Company.James R. Nanovic of Lehighton is a partner in Nanovic Law Offices with locations in Jim Thorpe and Palmerton. He has practiced law in Carbon and surrounding counties for 30 years.Nanovic graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BBA in accounting and received his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law, Penn State University.Thomas R. Lisella of Hometown is an attorney and partner with Bowe, Lisella and Bowe. Lisella received a bachelor's degree from Susquehanna University and a law degree from Duquesne Law School.During his 40 years of practicing law, Lisella clerked for President Judge Guy A. Bowe for 2 years and clerked for Donald B. Dolbin throughout his entire tenure. He also serves on the board of directors for the Tamaqua Library.Dr. Edward C. Beckett III of Lehighton is the medical director for the Blue Mountain Health System's Hyperbaric and Wound Healing Center as well as partner in the practice of the Carbon Foot and Ankle Centers. Beckett received a bachelor's degree from King's College in Wilkes-Barre and is a graduate of Temple School of Podiatric Medicine. Beckett served as chief of staff at Gnaden Huetten Hospital and currently sits on the board of directors. He also serves on both the medical executive and quality compliance committees at Gnaden Huetten Hospital.He was a member of Lehighton Rotary for 10 years and served as president as well as a member SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic church, where he served on the finance committee. Beckett also served on the MCT Lehighton Area Advisory Board for two years.The three new members join a seven-member board that oversees MCT's finances, policies and practices, and strategic planning. The current members are Charles E. Wildoner, Roger N. Nanovic II, Patrick H. Reilly, William R. Reabold Jr., James E. Smith Jr., Cathryn J. Porambo and Ida M. Queen.