Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro has appointed Roger Zacharia, president and CEO of Ambler Savings Bank, to the Transition Advisory Committee for Consumer Protection. 

“I am honored by this appointment by Governor-elect Josh Shapiro and Lt. Governor-elect Austin Davis,” Zacharia said in a press release. “I look forward to working with the transition team as it evaluates programs and policies designed to build vibrant communities and create economic opportunities for all Pennsylvanians.”

Zacharia, a Certified Public Accountant and auditor, has held senior management positions at multiple banks in the region. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, he is involved in several professional organizations, including the board of directors of the Insured Financial Institutions of the Delaware Valley. 

“Roger Zacharia cares passionately about his community and the consumers and small businesses throughout the region who are served by Ambler Savings Bank,” PACB president and CEO Kevin l. Shivers said. “Each year, Roger and his team volunteer to support a variety of local organizations. Each year, the bank also contributes 7-percent of its profits to support affordable housing, hunger and poverty eradication programs, and a host of education and youth development programs.”

Shivers noted that banks like Ambler Savings fund 70 percent of small business loans and are essential in their support of local charities. He also noted that Ambler Savings Bank recently earned a PACB Inspire Award for Community Support and Engagement.

For the full press release, you can click here.

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