Steve Daniels
HONESDALE, PA.— Wayne Bank has named Steve Daniels executive vice president and chief lending officer. He succeeds Vinny O’Bell, who retires at the end of October following a 47-year banking career.
Daniels joined Wayne Bank in 2011 and most recently served as executive vice president and chief consumer banking officer, leading the bank’s consumer banking division, products, and services. He will work with O’Bell during the transition period.
“His understanding of our customers, commitment to our team and steady leadership make him well prepared for this transition,” said Jim Donnelly, president and chief executive officer.
O’Bell joined Wayne Bank in 2016 and helped shape commercial lending operations. Over his career, he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Bankers Association 40-Year Club.
“I am confident that his energy, care and deep understanding of our customers, markets and Wayne Bank itself will carry him, and Wayne Bank, very far,” O’Bell said.
Vinny O'Bell
O’Bell served on the finance council for the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary; as chairman of the Scranton Lackawanna Health and Welfare Board; as board member and treasurer for the Rotary Club of Scranton, the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, and NeighborWorks; and with the NEPA Alliance.
Daniels holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and is a graduate of the PBA Advanced School of Banking and the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking, where he completed the Wharton Leadership Program.
He serves on the boards of directors for the Wayne County Community Foundation and NeighborWorks of Northeastern Pennsylvania, co-chairs the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne, and Pike Counties, and is a past president of the Honesdale Area Jaycees.