From our humble beginning in a small town to our innovative design in the digital age, we have never lost the grassroots heart of a true community bank.

We are invested in the neighborhoods we serve. We care about what our customers care about and make it a point to put our “thank you for your business” into action.

1924 – Our bank was established as Salix State Bank in Dunlo, PA, and survived the 1929 stock market crash.

1974 – Sidman, Salix, and Beaverdale Offices opened as we celebrated 50 years in business.

1980 – Our Richland office opened and became our corporate office.

1982 – We became Summit Bank.

1989 – Trust and Investment Division was established.

1990 – We expanded our presence into Downtown Johnstown, Portage, and Westmont. Assets exceeded $100 million.

1996 – Opened our office in Cresson. Summit Bank became 1st Summit Bank.

1997 – Park Hill opened followed by our Somerset and Indiana offices.

2004 – The bank expanded with our first “in-store” offices at the Johnstown and Altoona Walmart Supercenters.

2005 – Assets grew to $679 million by end of 2010.

2013 & 2016 – We expanded into Latrobe and Ebensburg.

2019 – 1st Summit Bank celebrated its 95th Anniversary. We renovated our Richland Corporate Office into the sleek, contemporary design we have today.

2021 – Our office in Murrysville, PA opened.

2023 – Our office in the Eldorado Community of Altoona opened. In addition, we opened our office in the Eastgate Plaza in Greensburg, PA.

2024 – We celebrated our 100th year of banking…For the community. For brighter tomorrows.