FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANKER IS APPOINTED AS NEW BOARD CHAIR FOR THE GREATER PITTSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Berwick, PA – The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce recently appointed John Serafin as
Board Chair at the 2023 reorganization meeting at Fox Hill Country Club on Thursday, July 20,
2023.

Serafin is a Vice President and Commercial Services Officer III at First Keystone Community Bank
working within the Pocono Region, stationed at the Stroudsburg Office. He works with local
business customers to service their accounts and assist them with achieving their financial
goals. With over 30 years of experience in the banking industry, John is knowledgeable and
passionate about each of his business interactions.

John is excited to take on this new role for the Chamber and looks forward to building on the
Chamber and the region during his term. “I look forward to seeing the Chamber membership
and imprint on the community expand this year and I look forward to working alongside the
staff at the Chamber, who do so much to support and advance the causes of business and
manage events on behalf of our members and business partners.” Serafin said after he
accepted the gavel and new position from the outgoing chair.

In addition to his service with the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, Serafin is actively
involved in other community organizations serving as a Board Member of the Greater Wyoming
Valley Chamber of Commerce, Board Member and Finance Chair for the F. M. Kirby Center, and
the Finance Committee of Immaculate Conception Parrish. He resides in the Pittston area with
his wife, and they enjoy spending time with family, traveling to new places, sporting events and
golf.

First Keystone Community Bank is an independently owned community bank since 1864 and
presently operates branches in Columbia, Luzerne, Montour, Northampton and Monroe
counties. First Keystone Community Bank provides innovative business and personal banking
solutions that focus on “Yesterday’s Traditions. Tomorrow’s Vision.”