Decision Makers
Board of Directors
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
President and CEO of Fhlbank Pittsburgh and Chair |
Current |
| Fhlbanks |
Community Investment Liaison |
Current |
| Grinnell College |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Grinnell College |
Trustee |
Current |
| Americans.Com |
Chairman |
Former |
| Queens College |
Degrees In Development Economics and Diplomatic History |
Former |
| Harvard Law School |
Degree |
Former |
J. Michael Hemphill joined the Bank in 2000 as Audit Director. In June 2004, Mr. Hemphill became the Chief Risk Officer for the Bank. Mr. Hemphill was Director of Internal Audit at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas from January 1998 through March 2000, and was the Controller from 1986 to 1997. Mr. Hemphill earned a Bachelors degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin's School of Bank Administration. Mr. Hemphill also holds a C.P.A. Mr. Hemphill is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Internal Auditors, and the National Association of Financial Services Auditors.
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| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Chief Information Officer |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas |
Director of Internal Audit |
Former |
| Texas A&M University |
Bachelors Degree In Accounting |
Former |
| University of Pittsburgh |
Masters Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| Duquesne University |
Bachelor of Arts Degree In English |
Former |
William G. Batz has held the position of Chief Operating Officer since joining the Bank in 1988. Previously, Mr. Batz was Senior Vice President of Finance for Mellon Bank, and held positions with Society Corporation and Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. Mr. Batz is a C.P.A., holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota. Mr. Batz is a frequent public speaker on behalf of the Bank, and is active with trade associations, Wall Street counterparties and the political sector. Mr. Batz has served as a director of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association.
Dale N. D Alessandro joined the Bank in 2008 as the Managing Director of Human Resources. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. D Alessandro was the Vice President Human Resources for Mylan Pharmaceuticals from 2003 to 2005. Before joining Mylan, Mr. D Alessandro spent 27 years at Dominion Resources Pittsburgh office where he served in a variety of capacities. Mr. D Alessandro earned a bachelor degree in Human Resource Management from Geneva College, and attended St. Francis University for a Masters degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations. Mr. D Alessandro is a member of the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association, Society of Human Resources Management and Leadership Pittsburgh.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Managing Director, Human Resources |
Current |
| Pittsburgh Human Resources Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Leadership Pittsburgh Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Geneva College |
Bachelor Degree In Human Resource Management |
Former |
| St Francis University |
|
Former |
Craig C. Howie joined the Bank in 1990, and is the Group Director of the Bank's Member Market Access department which includes Member Money Desk, Sales and Marketing, Mortgage Partnership Finance, Bank4Bank and Collateral Operations. Before joining the Bank, Mr. Howie worked for Chemical Bank in New York as an Assistant Vice President in Mortgage Capital Markets. Prior to that, Mr. Howie worked for GMAC as an Assistant Vice President in Secondary Marketing. Mr. Howie received a Bachelors degree in Finance and Marketing from Susquehanna University and a Masters degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Drexel University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Group Director, Member Market Access |
Current |
| GMAC |
Assistant Vice President |
Former |
| Chemical Banking Corporation |
Assistant Vice President |
Former |
| Drexel University |
Masters Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| Susquehanna University |
Bachelors Degree In Finance and Marketing |
Former |
| Drexel University |
Business Administration With A Concentration In Finance |
Former |
Mr. Cross has been a Commissioner serving the Seventh Ward for the last 8 years. Currently, he is Chairman of the Water Committee and is a member of the Parks and Recreation, Finance Committee. Personnel Committee and Information Technology Committee. He is also an alternate representative to the North Hills Council of Governments. He has previously served as Chairman of the Public Safety Committee and Public Works Chairman. Mr. Cross is employed by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh where he holds the position of Service and Compliance Manager. Mr. Cross is a graduate of University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. Bill is a lifelong resident of Shaler, where he resides with his wife Karen and their four daughters. They are members of St. Mary's Church congregation of Glenshaw.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
General Counsel |
Current |
| Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank |
Attorney |
Former |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas |
Attorney |
Former |
| Dickinson School of Law |
Juris Doctorate |
Former |
| Boston University School of Law |
Ll.M In Banking Law |
Former |
| Westminster College |
Bachelors Degree In Economics |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. |
Chief Risk Mgmt Officer |
Current |
| Sovereign Bank |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| EnerSys Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Chairman |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank |
Chairman of The Board of Directors |
Current |
| Harcum College |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Nova Savings Bank |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| EnerSys Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Sovereign Bank |
Treasurer |
Current |
| NOVA Financial Holdings, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Financial Managers Society, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Financial Managers Society, Inc |
Member |
Current |
| Sovereign Bank |
President, Pennsylvania Division |
Former |
| Sovereign Bank |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Sovereign & Co. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| KPMG International |
partner |
Former |
| Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. |
Officer |
Former |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Vice Chair |
Former |
| The University of Texas at Austin |
Graduate School of Community Bank Management |
Former |
| La Salle University |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting |
Former |
| The University of Texas at Austin |
Graduate School of Community Bank Management |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Harleysville Savings Financial Corporation |
Fourth President of The Bank |
Current |
| Harleysville Savings Bank |
Chairman |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Vice Chair |
Current |
| Harleysville Savings Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Harleysville Savings Financial Corporation |
Chairman, CEO |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB |
Chairman |
Current |
| WSFS Financial Corporation |
CEO |
Former |
| WSFS Financial Corporation |
Chairman & President |
Former |
| WSFS Financial Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| University of Michigan |
BA |
Former |
Patrick Bond joined the Board of Directors of the Bank in May 2007. He is a Founding General Partner of Mountaineer Capital, LP in Charleston, West Virginia. He graduated with a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MS in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University. He is President of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, a member of the Board of Charleston Area Alliance, a member of the Board of Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, a former President of Charleston Renaissance Corporation and a former member of the FHLBank Pittsburgh s Affordable Housing Advisory Council.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra |
President |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Chair |
Current |
| Charleston Area Alliance |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Mr. Battaglia joined the Bank s Board of Directors in 2004 as an Appointed Director. Mr. Battaglia is the owner of Beckworth Title Company and Beckworth Consulting, both sole proprietorships which provide services to the Delaware legal community in various research projects, primarily involving property transfers and not-for-profit organizations. From 1988 to 2001, he was the chairman of the Republican State Committee in Delaware. From 1977 to 1993, Mr. Battaglia was director of the Delaware Turnpike, a state division.
Mr. Curtis joined the Bank s Board of Directors in March 2006. He is a member of the board of directors of Citizens Bank Delaware. Mr. Curtis is the executive vice president of Leon N. Weiner & Associates, Inc., a multi-faceted real estate development firm which has long been recognized as an industry leader and innovator in the finance and development of affordable housing. Mr. Curtis is also the president of Arbor Management, LLC, a multifamily residential management company with a portfolio of more than 4,500 units in 56 properties throughout the Mid-Atlantic States. Mr. Curtis currently serves as the Co-Chairman of the Mortgage Roundtable, a blue ribbon panel of 50 leaders from the housing finance industry.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Willow Grove Foundation |
Director |
Current |
| Willow Grove Bank |
Director |
Former |
| La Salle University |
Undergraduate Degree |
Former |
Mr. Thomchick has served on the Board of Directors of the Bank since 2005. Mr. Thomchick is president and chief executive officer of First Commonwealth Bank. Mr. Thomchick is also senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation. In his past role as chairman of its mergers and acquisition team, he directed the negotiations and due diligence of 11 acquisitions and mergers. He is a director of First Commonwealth Bank.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| First Commonwealth Financial Corporation |
Chief Operating Officer |
Former |
| First Commonwealth Financial Corporation |
Senior Executive Vice President |
Former |
| First Commonwealth, Inc. |
|
Former |
| Harvard Business School |
BS |
Former |
| The Pennsylvania State University |
Member |
Former |
Glenn Marshall is President & CEO of First Resource Bank and has over 25 years of banking experience with 20 of those in Chester County. Mr. Marshall graduated from Drexel University with a BS in Accounting and Marketing. He has his MBA from St Joseph's University with a concentration in Finance and Banking. In the past, Mr. Marshall has served as a Supervisor in West Whiteland Township, the Treasurer of the Exton Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer of West Chester United Soccer Club, and a Member of the Board of Directors of the West Whiteland Fire Company. He is currently a Member of the West Whiteland Township Audit Committee, a Member of the West Whiteland Township Pension Board and Member of the Radnor Hunt Club Foundation Board.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| First Resource Bank |
President & CEO |
Current |
| West Whiteland Township |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| West Whiteland Fire Company |
Member of the Board of Directors |
Former |
| St. Joseph's University |
Master of Business Administration |
Former |
| Drexel University |
Bs In Accounting and Marketing. |
Former |
John Milinovich was elected to the Board of Directors of the Bank and began his term January 1, 2009. Mr. Milinovich is Executive Vice President, Treasurer and CFO of Washington Federal Savings Bank. Mr. Milinovich has 35 year s experience including 10 years banking experience and 25 years of public accounting experience. Mr. Milinovich holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Duquesne University and has continuously maintained his CPA license in Pennsylvania from 1976 to present. He has completed the graduate-level America s Community Bankers National School of Banking program at Fairfield University, where he received the prestigious Chairman s Award for leadership ability and academic excellence. Mr. Milinovich serves on the Washington County Chamber of Commerce s Board and Executive Committee, holding the office of Past Chairman. Mr. Milinovich has served on the Steering Committee of the Southwestern PA Growth Alliance, the Board of Directors of the Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Board, the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Economy League Western Division, as Chairman of the Washington County Branch of the Pennsylvania Economy League, as Treasurer and Board Member of the United Way of Washington County, as Chairman of the PICPA State Continuing Professional Education Committee and as a Committee member of the PICPA State Education Committee.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Washington Federal Savings Bank, Inc. |
CFO |
Current |
| Washington Federal Savings Bank, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Washington Federal Savings Bank, Inc. |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Duquesne University |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Penn Liberty Bank |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Penn Liberty Bank |
Chairman |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Phoenixville Area Ymca |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Philadelphia Police Athletic League |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Carnegie Mellon University |
Degree In Economics |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Progressive Housing Ventures LLC |
President |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Vice Chair |
Current |
| Progressive Housing Ventures LLC |
Owner |
Former |
| West Chester University |
Adjunct Professor |
Former |
| The London School of Economics |
MS |
Former |
| Yale University |
BA |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Independence Blue Cross |
Director |
Current |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh |
Director |
Current |
| Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust |
Director |
Current |
| Legg Mason Real Estate Services, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| Legg Mason Real Estate Services, Inc. |
Chairman |
Former |
| Northmarq Capital, Inc. |
Vice Chairman |
Former |
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