Deborah Kennedy
HONESDALE, Pa.,—Wayne Bank has promoted Deborah Kennedy to Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Market Manager PA and Jamie Polley to Assistant Vice President, Payroll Officer according to Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Deborah Kennedy now leads the Bank’s profitability, development, and growth across the PA market. She oversees the delivery and support of all banking services, including lending and other financial products. Through her strong leadership, strategic insight, and customer-focused approach, Deb guides the Bank’s PA offices with positive energy, innovative thinking, and a strong emphasis on teamwork.
Kennedy has twenty years of banking experience and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from King’s College, along with a Master of Business Administration from Capella University. She serves as Co-Chair of the Scranton Diocese Catholic Women’s Conference, where she is widely recognized for her dedication to giving back and inspiring others through leadership and service.
“I couldn’t be prouder to announce Deb’s promotion to Senior Vice President,” stated Donnelly. “Since joining us last year, she has made a tremendous impact on the success of our Pennsylvania Retail Market and the culture within our PA offices. Deb’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to those around her have been instrumental, and I am confident she will continue to play a key role in driving our bank’s success.”
Jamie Polley
In her role, Jamie Polley oversees all aspects of employee payroll, maintains employee records, and administers benefits and compensation programs, helping to ensure compliance, efficiency, and consistency across the organization.
Polley joined Wayne Bank in 2014 and brings more than 15 years of human resources experience to our team. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s degree in Human Resources Administration from the University of Scranton.
“Jamie is an invaluable member of our Human Resources team at Wayne Bank,” said Donnelly. “Her professionalism and dedication to accuracy play a critical role in supporting our employees and ensuring the integrity of our payroll operations. Jamie’s consistent commitment to excellence makes a meaningful impact on our organization every day.”