Press Release: 10/1/2026

Brian Seitz Named Chairman of the Board of Mauch Chunk Trust Company

Jim Thorpe, PA, October 1, 2026 - Mauch Chunk Trust Company (MCT) is pleased to announce that Brian Seitz has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mauch Chunk Trust Company and its parent company, Mauch Chunk Trust Financial Corporation (MCTFC).

Seitz succeeds Thomas R. Lisella, Esq., who stepped down from the Chairman role and will continue to serve as a member of the Boards of Directors of MCT and MCTFC. Lisella had served as Chairman of both Boards since July 27, 2022, following his appointment after serving as a director since 2014.
“Tom has been a valued leader and trusted advisor to the Bank, and we are sincerely grateful for his many contributions over his years of service,” said Patrick H. Reilly, who retired as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mauch Chunk Trust Company on September 30 after 35 years with the Bank. “We respect his decision to step away from the Chairman role and wish him and his family all the very best.”

“Brian brings a deep understanding of our communities, strong business leadership and a long-standing commitment to MCT,” Reilly continued. “We congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to his leadership as Chairman.

Nicole Barbaro, who assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Mauch Chunk Trust Company on October 1, said Seitz’s appointment provides continuity and experienced leadership on the Board as MCT begins its next chapter.

“Brian’s business experience, community commitment and long relationship with MCT will serve our organization well as we continue to build on our strong foundation,” said Barbaro. “I look forward to working with Brian and the entire Board as we advance MCT’s mission and deliver meaningful value for our customers, employees, shareholders and communities.”

Seitz brings extensive business leadership and community-service experience to the role. He has been with Seitz Bros. Exterminating since 1996 and has served as the company’s CEO for 30 years and president for 20 years. Established in 1975, Seitz Bros. provides termite and pest-control services throughout the region.

Seitz is also president and CEO of Seitz Bros. Property Holdings, which owns properties throughout Carbon, Schuylkill, Monroe and Lehigh counties. He previously co-founded The Blue Lizard Vineyard and Winery, where he served as a partner for six years.

A graduate of Marian High School, Seitz has remained actively involved in the community throughout his career. His service has included positions with the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce, Tamaqua Industrial Development Enterprise, St. Luke’s Miners Campus Board of Trustees and the Mauch Chunk Trust Advisory Board.

“Having been an MCT customer for more than 25 years, serving on the MCT Advisory Board for 10 years, and a Board member for 5 years, it is a true honor to serve as Chairman of the Board,” Seitz said.

Seitz and his wife, Kylie, have been married for 25 years and reside in Lake Hauto with their son, Jake.
 
About Mauch Chunk Trust Company
Mauch Chunk Trust Company is a locally owned and managed independent community bank with its main office in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, PA. The bank operates seven full-service community offices in Carbon and Schuylkill Counties as well as a Wealth Management office in Jim Thorpe. MCT was incorporated on August 25, 1902, as the successor institution to the Second National Bank of Mauch Chunk established in 1864. For more information about MCT, please visit www.mct.bank.