Ambler Savings Bank President, CEO Roger Zacharia Named to Governor-Elect Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee

The Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers (PACB) congratulates Roger Zacharia, President and CEO of Ambler Savings Bank, on his appointment by Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro to the Transition Advisory Committee for Consumer Protection.

Zacharia is the immediate past chair of the PACB.

Governor-Elect Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Davis have assembled a diverse and experienced team of Pennsylvania leaders and policy experts to advise their transition on a wide array of different policy areas to help move the state forward

 “I am honored by this appointment by Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lt. Governor-Elect Austin Davis,” said Roger Zacharia, President and CEO of Ambler Savings Bank. “I look forward to working with the transition team as it evaluates programs and policies designed to build vibrant communities and create economic opportunities for all Pennsylvanians.”

Zacharia is a Certified Public Accountant and auditor who has held senior management positions at community banks throughout southeast Pennsylvania.

“Roger Zacharia cares passionately about his community and the consumers and small businesses throughout the region who are served by Ambler Savings Bank,” said PACB President and CEO, Kevin L. Shivers.

“Each year, Roger and his team volunteer to support a variety of local non-profit organizations and contributes seven percent of its profits to support affordable housing, hunger and poverty eradication, and education and youth development. 

“Community banks like Ambler Savings Bank are essential to their communities, funding 70 percent of small business loans and supporting local charitable causes. Our members originated $3.5 billion in PPP loans, saving 150,000 Pennsylvania jobs.”

Zacharia is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He is a very active community volunteer, serving as a local Rotarian and as a youth baseball and softball coach. He also is involved in several professional organizations, including the board of directors of the Insured Financial Institutions of the Delaware Valley, and is a member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Financial Managers Society.

The governor-elect website contains the full list of Josh Shapiro’s Transition Team.

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This NBC10 report contains some of Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro’s early thoughts on his transition into office.