Mauch Chunk Trust Company welcomes Charlene Wildoner-Grant and Brian Seitz to its board of directors, effective Sept. 25.

They join Charles Wildoner, chairman; Patrick Reilly, president/CEO; William R. Reabold Jr., secretary; Thomas R. Lisella; Dr. Edward C. Beckett III; Ida M. Queen; and James R. Nanovic.

Charlene Wildoner-Grant, a native of Jim Thorpe, owns and operates the Wildoner Insurance Agency, which was established over 70 years ago. She has been a Pennsylvania Independent Insurance Agent for over 30 years, having lived and worked in the insurance industry in the Lehigh Valley for years before returning to the family business in 2009.

Upon being asked to serve on the board of the Mauch Chunk Trust Company, she said, “It’s an honor to even be considered to serve on the MCT Board, and I can’t wait to begin!”

She and her husband of 32 years, Joe Grant, live in Franklin Township. Their son Joseph is a municipal police officer in Philadelphia.

Brian Seitz has worked at Seitz Bros Exterminating since 1996 where he has been the president and CEO for 20 years. Seitz Bros is a termite and pest control business serving local communities since 1975. Seitz is also the president and CEO of Seitz Bros Property Holdings, a property holding company that has buildings in Carbon, Schuylkill, Monroe and Lehigh counties.

He also founded The Blue Lizard vineyard and winery where he was a partner for six years.

A graduate of Marian High School, he has served on the board of directors for the Tamaqua Chamber, Board of Directors for Tamaqua Industrial Development Enterprise, Board of Trustees for St Luke’s Miners Campus and on the Advisory Board for Mauch Chunk Trust.

Seitz said, “With being a MCT customer for over 20 years and being on the MCT advisory board for 10 years, this is a true honor to serve on the board of directors!”

Brian, and his wife of 20 years, Kylie, reside in Lake Hauto with their son, Jake.

Incorporated in 1902, Mauch Chunk Trust is the successor institution to the Second National Bank of Mauch Chunk established in 1864. For more information on Mauch Chunk Trust, please visit www.mauchchunktrust.com.