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Three Central PA Business Leaders Appointed to Kish Bank Board 

August 22, 2025

 

PRESS RELEASE

STATE COLLEGE, PA – William P. Hayes, Executive Chairman of Kish Bank, has announced the appointment of three distinguished Central PA business leaders to the Kish Bank Board of Directors: Jim Foreman of Blair County, Michael Krentzman of Centre County, and John Pannizzo of Mifflin County. 

Jim Foreman

Jim Foreman

Michael Krentzman

Michael Krentzman

John Pannizzo

John Pannizzo

In announcing the appointments, Hayes stated, “It is our pleasure to welcome Jim, Michael, and John, three highly respected local leaders, to our Board of Directors. Each of them embodies a deep commitment to the community and aligns closely with Kish’s mission of helping our region thrive, as we have for 125 years. We are confident they will be strong, engaged advocates for the communities we serve and valuable contributors to Kish’s continued success.” 

Hayes added, “Our board members play a vital role in advancing Kish’s ability to serve our clients, communities, team members, and shareholders. As we continue to grow, we are intentional about ensuring our Board reflects both the geographic diversity of our footprint and the customer segments we serve.” 

Jim Foreman is Partner and Director of ProCare Physical Therapy, a premier provider of physical and occupational therapy headquartered in Altoona, with nine locations across Central Pennsylvania. A lifelong resident of Blair County, Foreman serves on the board of Allegheny Broadband, Inc., which works to expand broadband access in rural Central PA. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Penn State University and resides in Duncansville with his wife. 

Michael Krentzman, Co-President and Principal of Krentzman Metals Corp., brings over two decades of experience with Kish Bank, having served on its Centre County Regional Advisory Board. Krentzman Metals is a multi-generational leader in recycled materials processing and brokerage, with locations in Lewistown, Hollidaysburg, and Dubois. He serves on several regional economic development boards, including the SEDA-Council of Governments Joint Rail Authority, and is Pennsylvania Legislative Chair of the Recycled Materials Association. Krentzman earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his Juris Doctorate in Commercial Law from Temple University. He lives in State College with his wife and two daughters. 

John Pannizzo, a native of Mifflin County, is a well-known entrepreneur and community advocate. He is the founder and owner of Downtown OIP, a landmark restaurant in Lewistown, and has invested in other local ventures, including JP Edwards in Lewistown and Birch Hill Events in Burnham. A graduate of Penn State University, Pannizzo is a passionate supporter of Penn State and high school athletics, having co-led the successful fundraising campaign for the Mifflin County High School Stadium Project. He resides in Lewistown with his wife and three children. 

 


About Kish Bank

Kish Bank is a $1.8 billion regional community bank that operates 19 locations, serving Centre, Mifflin, Huntingdon, Blair, and Juniata counties in Pennsylvania, as well as northeastern Ohio. Other business units of Kish Bank include Kish Insurance, Kish Financial Solutions, Kish Benefits Consulting, and Kish Travel. Kish Bank is a subsidiary of Kish Bancorp, Inc., trading under the OTCQX stock ticker symbol of KISB. Kish Bank is an Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. For more information, please visit MyKish.com. 

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