GREENVILLE, Pa. – Greenville Savings Bank announced Wednesday that its president and CEO is retiring after nearly four decades of service to the bank and the community.
Jeffrey Blair will retire Oct. 1, and Tracey Shultz, vice president of commercial lending and finance, will succeed him as president and CEO.
Blair began his career at Greenville Savings Bank in 1989, taking on the role of vice president of finance and compliance. In 2016, his leadership led to his promotion to president and CEO. His accomplishments include receiving the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Business Person of the Year award in 2021, and he has served on the boards of various nonprofit organizations, including PA Association of Community Bankers, St. Paul Homes, Greenville Soccer Association, Greenville Ladies Softball Association, Fredonia Lions Club, Greenville Chamber of Commerce and Shenango Valley YMCA.
“It has been an honor to serve Greenville Savings Bank and this incredible community for so many years,” Blair said. “I am proud of everything we have accomplished together and can leave knowing the bank is in excellent hands with Tracey Shultz leading the way.”
Shultz has more than 30 years of experience in banking. As vice president of commercial lending and finance at Greenville Savings Bank, she helped foster business growth and build strong client relationships.
Before joining Greenville Savings Bank in 2016, Shultz served as a commercial lender, credit analyst and internal auditor at regional financial institutions. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and accounting from Clarion University and is a member of Penn-Northwest Development Corp.
“I am deeply honored to step into this role and continue the incredible legacy that Jeffrey has built,” Shultz said. “As we look to the future, Greenville Savings Bank remains committed to the values that have guided us for generations – trust, community and service. I look forward to working with our talented team to build on this strong foundation.”