Bank of Bird-in-Hand CEO Attends National Community Banking Conference in Washington D.C.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 20, 2025

Contact: Lori A. Maley, CPA

President, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board

(717) 768-8811

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BANK OF BIRD-IN-HAND CEO ATTENDS NATIONAL COMMUNITY BANKING CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON D.C.

Bird-in-Hand, Pa. (October 20, 2025) – The Federal Reserve convened a national conference on Thursday, October 9, focused on the future of community banking, bringing together leaders from across the financial sector, government, and regulatory bodies. Held in Washington, D.C., the event featured a full day of discussions on innovation, regulation, and economic trends shaping the community banking landscape.

As part of the conference, the Federal Reserve selected several community banks from its 12 regional districts to participate. Representing the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s district, Bank of Bird-in-Hand was honored to be among the selected institutions. Lori A. Maley, CPA, President and CEO of Bank of Bird-in-Hand, attended the event and engaged in high-level discussions with fellow executives and policymakers.

“This conference was a powerful opportunity to collaborate with peers and policymakers on the future of community banking,” said Maley. “We are honored to represent our region and contribute to the dialogue on how community banks can continue to thrive and serve their communities.”

About Bank of Bird-in-Hand

Bank of Bird-in-Hand, a subsidiary of GELT Bancorp, Inc., is a community-owned bank with a strong focus on agricultural, small business, and consumer lending. The Bank’s main office is located at 309 North Ronks Road, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, and it operates six additional brick-and-mortar branches, as well as four mobile bank branches known as Gelt Buses with a scheduled series of stops at nineteen locations. For more information, including a full list of branch locations and Gelt Bus stops, visit www.bihbank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.

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