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• 5/1/2013-The Victory Bank Announces Promotions and New Hires
The Victory Bank has named Shelly Stockmal, Leader of Human Resources Development; Jennifer Gilbert, Assistant Branch Manager; Kelly Taylor, Executive Assistant; and Jodi Moore, Administrative Assistant....
• 2/1/2013-Graver Completes PBA Executive Leadership Program
Richard L. Graver, President and Chief Lending Officer of The Victory Bank, headquartered in Limerick, Pennsylvania, completed the Pennsylvania Bankers Association's Executive Leadership Program, at the Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pennsylvania.The Executive Leadership Program is a fifteen (15) month leadership development program designed to actively enhance the leadership, organizational and performance skills of highly motivated executive and senior management level bankers.  The program establish...
• 12/28/2012-Bergquist Appointed to Statewide Advisory Committee
Joseph D. Bergquist, Vice President - Commercial Relationship Manager, has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) Lending Advisory Committee.  As part of the Government Relations Council of the Association, the advisory unit will review and recommend proactive legislation in respective areas, on behalf of member banks, to Government Relations Policy Committee.  Bergquist will serve a 2-year term starting January 1, 2013....
• 12/10/2012-December 2012 Newsletter
Featuring Women's Health Care, "How to Guard Against Cyber Fraud," new Wyomissing Loan Office and Alex Kroll....
• 12/3/2012-The Victory Bank Opens Loan Office in Wyomissing
The Victory Bank has announced the opening of a loan office in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania that will be led by Tony D'Antonio, SVP-Commercial Relationship Manager and Laurie A. Kercher, VP - Commercial Relationship Manager.  The loan office is located at 200 Spring Ridge Drive, Suite 206, Wyomissing, PA 19610.  Hours are by appointment only by calling 610.478.4090."We are excited about increasing our focus on growth in the Berks County market.  We feel strongly about our bank's success with Tony an...
• 11/8/2012-The Victory Bank Names Benson Banking Center Representative
Sarah Benson joined The Victory Bank to serve as  Banking Center Representative.  In her new position, Benson will assist clients in achieving their short and long term financial goals.Benson's financial experience includes serving as a Retail Banker at Woodforest National Bank, Hatfield, Head Teller at Univest National Bank, Plumsteadville, and Teller/Customer Service Associate at PNC Bank, Buckingham.  Benson resides in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.The Victory Bank is a locally owned and operated ...
• 10/24/2012-Consumer Confidence Rising Despite Political Rhetoric
"If you get your economics from a politician, you get the economy you deserve," said Dr. Joel Naroff, President and Founder of Naroff Economic Economic Advisors, a strategic economic consulting firm, who recently made a presentation on the economy to the Advisory Board and employees of The Victory Bank.  "If you listen to the politicians, we are ready to crash and burn yesterday, or from the other side, "happy days are here again.  But from my perspective the economy is changing for the better a...
• 7/23/2012-The Victory Bank Names Soley Loan Operations Clerk
In her position as Loan Operations Clerk, Danae Soley is responsible for processing loan requests.  A resident of Pottstown, she is a graduate of St. Pium X High School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania.  The Victory  Bank is locally owned and operated commercial bank headquartered in Limerick, Pennsylvania.  The bank was founded to optimize the financial lives of businesses, professionals, and consumers.  Member FDIC....
• 7/23/2012-The Victory Bank Names Major Credit Analyst
The Victory Bank has named Benjamin Major Credit Analyst.  In his position, Major is responsible for underwriting commercial loan requests.  A resident of Chester Springs, he is a summa cum laude graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.The Victory Bank is a locally owned and operated commercial bank headquartered in Limerick, Pennsylvania.  The bank was founded to optimize the financial lives of businesses, pro...
• 6/4/2012-The Victory Bank to Host KenCrest ArtWorks Event on June 13
The Victory Bank is honored to host KenCrest's ArtWorks event on June 13 from 6 - 8 p.m.  Exhibited pieces will showcase the talents of individuals with development disabilities and will be available for purchase.  The extraordinary artists will receive payment for their artowrk.  The public is invited to attend....
• 1/5/2012-Lee Named Vice President - Credit Department Manager
Deborah A. Lee recently joined The Victory Bank to serve as Vice President and Credit Department Manager.  In her new position, Lee will be responsible for management of the bank's credit underwriting function supporting all aspects of lending.Lee most recently served as Senior Credit Analyst/Assistant Vice President at National Penn Bank.  A resident of Royersford, Lee is a graduate of St. Pius X High School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania.  In addition, she has taken classes at Montgomery County Comm...
• 1/4/2012-Severin Fayerman, holocaust survivor speaks at The Victory Bank
Severin Fayerman, holocaust survivor, co-founder of Baldwin Hardware and author, spoke at the Advisory Board meeting at The Victory bank.  To view an excerpt click here. ...
• 11/10/2011-Kroll Named Senior Vice President of The Victory Bank
Alexander S. Kroll recently joined The Victory Bank to serve as Senior Vice President.  In his new position, Kroll will assess a client's financial position and develop strategic solutions to meet their goals.Kroll has senior management experience that spans over twenty-five years.  He formerly served as Vice President, Sovereign Bank, Philadelphia, PA; Senior Vice President and Regional Executive, Omni National Bank, Plymouth Meeting, PA; Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, Alle...
• 7/26/2011-Gray Joins The Victory Bank as Staff Accountant
Christine E. Gray recently joined The Victory Bank to serve as Staff Accountant.  Gray formerly served as Staff Accountant and Operations Analyst  at Stonebridge Bank  and Mortgage Servicing Coordinator at First National Bank both of West Chester, Pennsylvania.A resident of Chester Springs, she is a graduate of West Chester University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.  In addition, Gray served as board member and secretary to her Homeowners Association and a v...
• 7/20/2011-The Victory Bancorp Announces the Closing of Capital Raise
The Victory Bancorp officially announced the successful completion of a 2.6 million dollar capital raise through the sale of 7% coupon, convertible preferred securities.  The third and final phase of the offering was closed on July 7, 2011.  "As expected, this capital raise was similar to our first, with the vast majority of the investment capital provided locally by our team members, board, existing shareholders and our clients," said Joseph W. Major, Chairman and Chief Executive Office.  "They...
• 7/1/2011-The Victory Bank Ranked Among Top 25 SBA Lenders
The Victory Bank was ranked one of the Top 25 SBA Lenders by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Philadelphia District Office during the time period of October 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011 as reported in the Philadelphia Business Journal....
• 6/2/2011-Gilbert Named Banking Center Representative of The Victory Bank
Jennifer Gilbert joined The Victory Bank to serve as Banking Center Representative.  In her new position, Gilbert will assist clients in achieving their chort and long term financial goals.Gilbert formerly served as Relationship Banker at M&T Bank, Pottstown and Loan Processor at Diamond Credit Union, Pottstown.The Victory Bank is a locally owned and operated commercial bank headquartered in Limerick, Pennsylvania.  The bank was founded to optimize the financial lives of businesses, professional...
• 5/12/2011-D?Antonio Named Vice President Commercial Relationship Manager at The Victory Bank
Tony D'Antonio recently joined The Victory Bank to serve as Vice President - Commercial Relationship Manager.  In his new position, D'Antonio will analyze commercial clients' financial situations and develop strategic solutions to meet their short and long term goals.D'Antonio formerly served as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer for Nova Bank, Exton and Wyomissing, PA; Vice President, Small Business Banker and Vice President, Senior Regional Team Leader for Susquehanna Patriot Bank, Wyomis...
• 4/6/2011-Havrilla Named Loan Process Manager at The Victory Bank
The Victory Bank has named Pam Havrilla, Loan Process Manager.  In her position, Havrilla will be responsible for loan administration and operations functions.Havrilla formerly served as Loan Documentation Manager at Nova Bank for five years and Commerical Loan Documentation Specialist at Susquehanna Bank, formerly Patriot Bank, for ten years.  Prior to entering banking, Havrilla worked as a legal assistant at various law firms.A resident of Royersford, she is a graduate of Spring-Ford High Scho...
• 1/18/2011-Raffeo Named to Business Development Position at The Victory Bank
Vincent B. Raffeo recently joined The Victory Bank to serve in Business Development.  In his new position, Raffeo will develop new relationships with clients looking to enhance their financial goals.  Raffeo most recently served in Business Development at National Penn Bank for the past twelve years.  He is a property developer and manager and was recently honored with The Golden Brush award by the Collegeville Main Street Program Design Committee for an exceptional job in maintaining, renovatin...