JOHNSTOWN, Pa., March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AmeriServ
Financial Inc. (Nasdaq: ASRV) announced the appointment of
Gregor T. Young, IV, J.D. as the
President and CEO of AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services
Company. Young will be responsible for leading the wealth
management affiliate for AmeriServ, and for providing
industry-leading service to individuals, organizations and
corporate clients.
"Gregor stood out in a field of outstanding candidates because
he shares our goal of delivering the best in service, leadership
and integrity to our community and customers," said AmeriServ
President and CEO Glenn L. Wilson.
"His Western Pennsylvania experience combined with a proven record
of growth through customer satisfaction makes him the perfect
choice to lead AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company."
Wilson was appointed interim leader of AmeriServ Trust and
Financial Services Company after the retirement of past President
and CEO Ronald Virag in January.
Young comes to AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company with
more than 25 years of executive financial experience, including the
last 10 years with S&T Bank.
"I was attracted to AmeriServ's dedication and commitment to
personal service, and the importance they place on Trust services
to the overall customer relationship," said Young. "I have one goal
-- to guide the Trust Company to be the outstanding trust services
provider of choice in our community."
Before joining S&T, Young held positions with Fleet National
Bank, Shawmut Bank, Multibank West and American Express. He
received his Juris Doctor from the State
University of New York at Buffalo, and his Master of
Business Administration Degree from the University of Massachusetts. He is a retired member
of both the New York state and
Massachusetts state Bar
Association.
Young is a Certified Financial Services Counselor (CFSC) who
graduated with honors from the American Bankers Association (ABA)
National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern
University, and holds the Certified Financial Planner
designation. He is a graduate of the ABA Stonier National Graduate
School of Banking, and he also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Biochemistry Honors from the University of
Massachusetts.
Young is a past board member of the Indiana
University of Pennsylvania Foundation, and the Westmoreland County Community College Foundation.
He is also past treasurer for the James M. Stewart Museum
Foundation.
AmeriServ Financial, Inc. is the parent of AmeriServ Financial
Bank, AmeriServ Trust & Financial Services Company, and
AmeriServ Life Insurance Company.
SOURCE AmeriServ Financial Inc.