01/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/27/2026 10:35
Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is excited to announce the promotion of Anna Van Acker to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer.
"Anna's professionalism, drive, and commitment to our commercial customers make her exceptionally deserving of this promotion," said Mr. Donnelly. "Since joining Wayne Bank, she has demonstrated strong credit expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach that consistently delivers value for our clients and our Bank. Her leadership and dedication will continue to strengthen our commercial lending team and support the long-term success of the businesses we serve."
Anna began her banking career in 2018 as a management trainee and joined Wayne Bank in 2021 as a Commercial Lender. Her strong work ethic, relationship-focused approach, and ability to drive positive results have contributed to her rapid success at Wayne Bank, leading to her promotion to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. In this role, Anna is responsible for developing and managing commercial lending relationships, structuring and underwriting credit requests, and working closely with business owners to provide tailored financial solutions that support growth and long-term sustainability.
Anna attended the University of Scranton, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a minor in French Language and Literature. She is passionate about working with local business owners to help transform their visions into reality and finds the greatest satisfaction in watching her clients' businesses grow into trusted community landmarks.
Inspired by her parents, Anna discovered her passion for community service early in life. She currently serves on the boards of directors for the Human Resources Center, PAWS of NEPA, the Honesdale Area Jaycees, and NEPA Alliance, and is a member of the PA Bankers Young Professionals Committee. In addition, Anna facilitates web management and social media outreach for Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County. Anna resides in Pike County with her husband, Mark, son, Jack, and their dog, Faust.
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.