1ST SUMMIT BANK
Ken Szczur has a strong background in coaching and business development. Ken currently serves as the Head Coach of the Varsity Softball team at Greater Johnstown High School, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to this, they worked as an Assistant High School Softball Coach from March 2019 to March 2022. Ken also has experience in the banking industry, where they worked as the Vice President and Senior Business Development Officer at 1ST SUMMIT BANK since October 1982. In addition to their coaching and banking roles, they have also served as the Head Coach of the Johnstown Middle School Girls Softball Team from February 2014 to February 2018, and as an Assistant Coach for the Johnstown Middle School Softball Team from January 2008 to May 2011.
Ken Szczur received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Accounting, Management, and Finance from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown in 1981. Ken completed their high school education at the Greater Johnstown High School, earning a diploma in 1977. In 2011, Ken obtained a certificate in Commercial Lending from the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, School of Commercial Lending. Additionally, they received a certificate from the John B Gunter Community Leadership Initiative in 1998. Ken also holds additional certifications, including Coaching Clearances for Schools (Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114) and the Mortgage Lender NMLS#544288.
1ST SUMMIT BANK
1ST SUMMIT BANK serving Cambria, Somerset, Indiana, Blair, and Westmoreland County through 17 Offices. 1ST SUMMIT BANK’s mission is to be the premier financial relationship provider in your community. Through our active volunteerism, 1ST SUMMIT BANK has accumulated 10,000 hours in 2019! Every employee gives their time, talent, and resources to help in becoming a community asset. 1ST SUMMIT BANK, selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania” from 2001 thru 2019 and selected as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" by American Banker Magazine, is a community bank that provides our employees with a creative and dynamic workplace in an employee oriented culture that promotes open communication and performance driven upward growth. Our competitive salary and fringe benefits package; rewards and recognition program; team oriented work environment; individual mentoring program and skill set training all contribute to our being selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania” nineteen years in a row! 1ST SUMMIT BANK provides opportunities for our professionals to personally invest in their communities through many volunteer and service events. Whether they are helping to clean up our neighborhoods, walking to raise awareness and funds for charitable organizations, or supporting local events like Thunder in the Valley, 1ST SUMMIT BANK professionals take pride in being an integral part of our thriving community. Check out our Career Opportunities if you feel you would be a great addition to 1ST SUMMIT BANK’s team! https://1stsummit.bank/about-us/career-opportunities