Wayne Bank Promotes Deborah Kennedy to Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Banking

Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is excited to announce the promotion of Deborah (Deb) Kennedy to Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Banking.

Beginning July 20, 2026, Deb will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Banking, following the recently announced retirement of the Bank’s respected Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, Vinny O’Bell, and the promotion of Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Banking Officer, Steve Daniels. 

“Deb is a leader who truly understands the importance of people, both our customers and our employees,” said Mr. Donnelly. “Her ability to connect, inspire, and lead with purpose has made a meaningful impact on our organization, and I’m confident she will continue to do so in this expanded role.”

In this role, Deb will lead Wayne Bank’s branch network across Pennsylvania and New York, ensuring the Bank’s continued delivery of exceptional service, while supporting the growth and development of its retail teams. As Wayne Bank continues to bring PA and NY operations together as one retail organization, Deb's leadership will help guide operations successfully into the future.

Deb brings more than twenty years of banking experience to her role and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from King’s College, along with a Master of Business Administration from Capella University. She is recognized for her people-first leadership style, commitment to exceptional customer experiences, and dedication to strengthening both her team and the communities the Bank serves.

Deeply committed to service, she consistently places her community and the people around her at the forefront of her work. Deb serves as Co-Chair of the Scranton Diocese Catholic Women’s Conference, where she is widely recognized for her dedication to giving back and inspiring others through leadership and service. She is past President of Abington Rotary and the Abington Heights Civic League and has served in various leadership positions for both organizations. Deb resides in South Abington Township with her husband, John, and together they have three children and six grandchildren.

Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 33 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Chester, and Lancaster Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware, Sullivan, Otsego, Ontario, and Yates Counties in New York. The stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol – NWFL.