CAMP HILL, Pa., USA, May 7, 2024 — LINKBANCORP, Inc., a prominent community banking organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Eisel as the Chief Risk Officer of the Company and its subsidiary, LINKBANK. This strategic move was officially declared by Andrew Samuel, CEO of LINKBANCORP, emphasizing the company’s commitment to advancing its risk management framework.
In her new role, Catherine Eisel will elevate the company’s risk management operations by overseeing all facets of LINKBANCORP’s risk management strategy. Eisel, previously serving as the Deputy Chief Risk Officer at LINKBANK, brings a wealth of experience to her new position. She will report directly to CEO Andrew Samuel and become a key member of the executive leadership team.
Catherine’s career background is notably robust, primarily spent at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) where she held various key roles including financial institution examiner, senior bank examination training specialist, and supervisory training administrator. Her comprehensive expertise as a commissioned risk management examiner makes her exceptionally suited for her new role at LINKBANCORP.
Andrew Samuel expressed his confidence in Eisel’s abilities, stating, “Given our continuing growth strategy, we understand the importance of consistently developing and maturing our enterprise-wide risk management program. With Cate’s risk management expertise and training and development background, as well as her leadership experience, we are confident that she will be a valuable contributor to the Company’s success.” He added, “We are excited to welcome her to the executive team and look forward to her leadership in our risk area.”
Catherine Eisel, who resides in Arlington, VA with her husband, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA.
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About LINKBANCORP, Inc.:
Established in 2018, LINKBANCORP, Inc. has a mission to positively impact lives through community banking. The company’s banking subsidiary, LINKBANK, operates as a Pennsylvania state-chartered bank serving a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, nonprofits, and business clients across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and New Jersey. LINKBANCORP is publicly traded under the symbol “LNKB” on the Nasdaq Capital Market and operates through 29 client solutions centers.
