Neffs Bancorp, Inc., parent company of The Neffs National Bank, held its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders May 12 at Northern Valley EMS Social Hall.

Duane A. Schleicher of Lehighton and Greg J. Rentschler of Slatington were each elected to a three-year term.

Schleicher owns and operates Northside Heights Mobile Home Park, Schleicher Mobile Home Sales, Inc., and Duane A. Schleicher, Inc., all in Carbon County.

Rentschler is co-owner and manager of Rentschler Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Slatington.

John F. Simock of Neffs was honored on his retirement from the Board after 25 years of service. His contributions to the organization and the community were noted.

Simock, a longtime community member of Neffs, was appointed to the Board of Neffs Bancorp, Inc. and The Neffs National Bank in 1996 and elected in 1997.

Simock served on numerous committees at both organizations and was instrumental in many facility renovation and expansion projects.

His extensive knowledge of the construction industry and expertise in running a successful company was recognized by the Board and shareholders.

Simock established the construction company John F. Simock, Inc. in 1964 and has remained active in the company. He also established several local housing developments. He is a member of Association Builders & Contractors Inc. and Lehigh Valley Home Builders association.

For 10 years, Simock was Assistant Fire Chief of Neffs Fire Company. He has been active in the Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, where he served as deacon, elder and consistory member.

Simock is a lifetime member of Upper Lehigh Lions Club and served as President in 1989. He was presented with the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for dedication and humanitarian service by Lions Club International Foundation. He has also volunteered with The Boy Scouts of America.

During the meeting, Neffs Bancorp, Inc. 2021 financial highlights were reviewed: $3.5 million in net income, asset growth of 8.8 percent to $409.1 million, loan growth of 9.9 percent to $205.6 million and deposit growth of 9.5 percent to $322.5 million, along with other favorable results.

The operational challenges and accomplishments of 2020 were discussed as well as the challenges for 2021.

During Community Banking Month, held in April, The Neffs National Bank, employees and customers contributed more than 200 pounds of pet items for the Sanctuary at Haafsville, donated 13 units of blood during the Miller-Keystone Blood Drive, dropped off donations for Habitat for Humanity, and participated in the annual Shred Event to safely discard personal documents.

A month-long food drive held at both offices contributed nonperishable food items for the local community. The Walnutport office contributed 196 pounds of items for The Northern Lehigh Food Bank. The Neffs office contributed 450 pounds for Parkland Cares Food Pantry.

The Neffs National Bank, is an independent community bank with offices in Neffs and Walnutport, committed to serving the financial needs of its customers and local communities with high-quality customer-focused service and maximizing long-term shareholder value.

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