1st Summit Bank Names Joe Kelly as New President
1st Summit Bank President Joe Kelly and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Allison Johnson
Johnstown, PA (July 24, 2026) – 1st Summit Bank announces the appointment of Joe Kelly as President, expanding his leadership role at the community bank as it continues to position itself for future growth.
Kelly, who currently serves as the Chief Credit Officer, will continue in that role while assuming his responsibilities as President. He will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization with a focus on supporting employees, strengthening relationships throughout the communities the bank serves, and ensuring continued operational success.
Allison Johnson will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Working closely with the bank’s Board of Directors, Johnson will focus on leading the bank’s long-term corporate strategy.
“As 1st Summit continues to grow, it’s important that our leadership structure grows with us,” said Johnson. “Throughout his tenure here, Joe has been involved in the executive leadership of the bank, so he understands how we operate, how we serve our customers, how we support our employees, and how we connect with the community. Expanding his role allows each of us to focus on the areas where we can have the greatest impact while continuing to work together to move 1st Summit forward.”
“1st Summit built its reputation by doing right by our customers, investing in our communities, and building relationships that last,” said Kelly. “I’m proud to steward 1st Summit’s legacy and ensure the principles that have guided it for over a century remain at the heart of who we are and how we serve.”
This leadership change reflects 1st Summit’s continued focus on strategic growth for the future while remaining firmly rooted in the ideals that have defined the bank for more than a century: a commitment to supporting the customers, businesses, and organizations that make our region thrive.
About 1st Summit Bank
1st Summit Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout the region. For more than a century, 1st Summit has remained committed to personalized service, local decision-making, and investing in the communities it serves.