Ephrata National Bank (ENB) recently announced the appointment of Jose R. Lopez to its board of directors.

In this role, Lopez will contribute his experience in banking, community development and leadership to help guide the bank's strategic direction and continued growth.

Lopez brings a wealth of experience to the ENB board, with a distinguished banking and community service career. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) and SACA Development Corporation, overseeing the organization's leadership transition following the retirement of its founder and CEO in 2023.

Prior to his work at SACA, Lopez held key leadership positions, including vice president, senior vice president and chief appraiser at BB&T, Susquehanna Bank and Pacific Mercantile Bank. He has earned the following professional appraisal and valuation designations: Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI), Advisory Services and Analytics (ASA) and Appraisal Institute - General Review Specialist (AI-GRS).

Lopez has a connection to the local community, having grown up in Lancaster in the neighborhood where SACA operates. He has also served in leadership roles for various nonprofit and community organizations in Pennsylvania, Florida and California. His commitment to strengthening communities is reflected in his founding membership of Integro Bank in Phoenix, Ariz., which focuses on small business development and job creation.

A U.S. Army veteran, Lopez also previously served on the Southcentral PA Regional Board for First Citizens Community Bank.

ENB is confident that Lopez's leadership and strategic insights will be an asset to the board as the bank continues its mission to serve customers and support community growth. For more information about Ephrata National Bank, visit http://www.epnb.com.