First National Community Bancorp, Inc. has announced that Joseph Earyes, first senior vice president, is appointed as chief retail banking & operations officer. In addition, Brian C. Mahlstedt, First Senior vice president was appointed as Chief Lending Officer, and Cathy J. Conrad, Senior vice president was appointed as Credit Administration Officer for First National Community Bank. Joseph Earyes oversees the retail and branch banking business of the Bank, and the deposit and loan operations, electronic banking and information technology units, as well as serves as Bank Program Manager for FNCB Wealth Management Services.

Mr. Earyes joined First National Community Bank in 2008 as Retail Banking Officer and First Senior vice president. As Chief Lending Officer, Brian Mahlstedt will lead FNCB's commercial lending and business development teams, as well as develop and manage business relationships with the Bank's commercial customers. Mr. Mahlstedt brings more than 30 years of in-depth credit administration, commercial lending and management experience.