Tysons Corner, VA., November 21, 2023 – ODNB Financial Corporation (the “Company”), the parent company of Old Dominion National Bank (“ODNB” or the “Bank”), is proud to announce the appointment of Charlene A. Friedman to the Board of Directors of both the Company and the Bank, effective December 11, 2023. With deep roots in the Central Pennsylvania community and an impressive background in real estate and education, Ms. Friedman brings a wealth of experience to the Company.
"We are pleased to welcome Charlene as the newest member of our Board as we continue to expand our reach across Central Pennsylvania," said Mark Merrill, Chairman and CEO of the Company and ODNB. Mr. Merrill added: “Charlene’s passion for community banking and her expertise in policy, planning and service initiatives closely align with ODNB’s concierge approach to banking. We look forward to Charlene’s meaningful contributions to our Board, our employees and our customers as the Bank continues its growth across the Commonwealth.” In addition, Ms. Friedman will assume several committee assignments focused on oversight across the entire ODNB footprint lending her expertise in commercial real estate, business management and small business ventures.
Ms. Friedman, a long-time resident of State College, PA is the Chief Financial Officer of State College Downtown Properties and Industrial-Commercial Realty LLC. Her companies manage an impressive portfolio of over 140 properties, which include apartment units, mixed commercial space, and office buildings. As a community-focused leader, Ms. Friedman is actively involved in various organizations in the region, including the Mt. Nittany Health Child Advocacy Center and the Centre County Community Fund through the Ed and Charlene Friedman Charitable Foundation.
Ms. Friedman earned her Undergraduate Degree from Seton Hall University and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Oregon and Penn State University. In addition to her academic achievements, she holds several real estate designations including Certified Property Manager (CPM) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). Ms. Friedman has previously served on the Centre County Housing Authority. She served as President of the Downtown State College Partnership and President of the Centre County Association of REALTORS®, she was also President of Chapter 96 of IREM. She is a past recipient of Best 50 Women in Business in Pennsylvania and together with her husband Edward, received the Renaissance Person of the Year in 2012.
ODNB President Jack Infield commented on the appointment, saying, "I was fortunate to meet Charlene almost from the first day she moved to Central PA and together we have worked on many bank and community projects together. Charlene has been a passionate supporter of the Centre County communities, giving back through hard dedicated work and financial assistance. She will provide invaluable perspective and guidance as we work together to support local businesses, real estate investors, and valuable community organizations."
About ODNB Financial Corporation:
ODNB Financial Corporation is the parent holding company for Old Dominion National Bank, a locally owned community bank serving the Washington, D.C. metro area and other markets with executive headquarters in the heart of Northern Virginia at Tysons Corner. The Company has over $1.2 billion in assets as of September 30, 2023. ODNB’s Tysons Corner branch serves a growing number of customers across the Washington metropolitan area, and its branch locations in Albemarle County serve Central Virginia. Centre 1st Bank, a division of ODNB, serves the Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets, with offices in State College and the Harrisburg, PA area. ODNB offers a full range of commercial and consumer financial services in the communities it serves. Please visit the Bank online at www.ODNB.bank.
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