HONESDALE, Pa., — Ronald R. Schmalzle has been named to the board of Norwood Financial Corp and Wayne Bank.
“I have known Ron for over 15 years and am so pleased to add his considerable expertise to the Board,” said Lewis J. Critelli, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Norwood and Wayne Bank. “Ron’s business acumen, long history of public service, and community insight will help us to achieve long-lasting impact within our communities.”
Schmalzle is currently serving his second term as a Pike County Commissioner, having been reelected in 2023. He is President, Co-Owner, and General Manager of Recreation Management Corp, which owns and operates a number of recreation-based businesses in the Northern Region of the Pocono Mountains, including Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain and Costa’s Family Fun Park. Schmalzle is also a consultant and the former Executive Director for Camping Management Corp., which operates the award-winning Pine Forest Camp, Lake Owego Camp, and Camp Timber Tops.
“Ron is a successful businessperson and public servant,” said Jim Donnelly, President and CEO of Wayne Bank and Norwood Financial Corp. “He adds a unique skill set to the Board. We are excited to have Ron join our Board of Directors.”
Schmalzle has extensive board experience and is the former Chairman of the Pike County Hotel Tax Board, and a current board member of the Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District and the Pike County Conservation District.
Schmalzle was honored with The Richard L. Snyder Excellence in Business Award in 2018, which recognizes outstanding corporate philanthropic leaders in Pike County, and is a member of the Wayne County Athletic Hall of Fame. Schmalzle has a long history of involvement with youth sports and is a coach and past league organizer for Wallenpaupack Youth Basketball and Soccer Programs; a volunteer coach for Wallenpaupack High School Varsity Boys Basketball and Varsity Boys and Girls Track; and a 35-year PIAA Soccer Official, Chapter President, Chapter Interpreter, and District 2 Interpreter.
“I am honored to be appointed to this important role,” said Schmalzle. “I look forward to working together with my board colleagues to continue to serve our customers, communities, and shareholders.”