Two local bank representatives have been elected to positions on the state board of directors of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers.

Craig Zurn, president and CEO of Jim Thorpe Neighborhood Bank, has been elected an asset director on the board. Zurn was elected to serve a two-year term in September 2020 at the association’s annual meeting.

Michael R. Harleman, executive vice president and director of First Northern Bank & Trust Co. of Palmerton, began his second term as an asset group director on the board at the Association’s September 2020 annual meeting.

The board of directors, which includes PACB officers, region and asset representatives, and at-large members, will meet quarterly to determine the policies and administration of the association.

Members of the board include CEOs and senior-level officers of PACB’s member banks.

The Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers, headquartered in Harrisburg, represents the interests of community banks chartered in the commonwealth and nearly 14,000 men and women who work in their communities. Its mission is focused to promote and protect the community banking industry through legislative advocacy, education and networking.

With more than 37 years of experience in the financial services industry, Zurn has been with Jim Thorpe Neighborhood Bank since 1983 and in his leadership role since 2005.

It is the goal of The Jim Thorpe Neighborhood Bank to serve as the “financial cornerstone of the community” by maintaining their status as a truly independent bank and through the development, sale and servicing of high quality financial services and products.

Harleman has served as executive vice president and director of First Northern Bank & Trust Co. since 1975.

First Northern Bank & Trust was established on Oct. 24, 1907, and became FDIC insured on Jan. 1, 1934. They are focused on commercial lending specialization.