Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, Sept. 09, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Christine Searer, Assistant Vice President, Community Office Manager of the Water Street Office at JVB, has graduated from the PA Bankers Advanced School of Banking.

Ms. Searer began her banking career in 1984 with the Lewistown Trust Company.  She worked as a Customer Service Officer at the Gardenview Office prior to being appointed to AVP, Community Office Manager at the Water Street Office in 2013.

 The three-year Advanced School of Banking builds upon and expands the knowledge acquired at the PA Bankers School of Banking.  Professionals looking to continue their educational banking experience, in addition to those preparing to lead at upper-level positions within their organization, want to take advantage of this professional development opportunity.  Juniata Valley Bank is proud to offer quality educational opportunities to its valued employees.

The Pennsylvania Bankers Association, located in Harrisburg, is the state’s leading banking trade association representing an expansive and diverse membership.  The Association offers extensive continuing education programs, government relations representation on behalf of the industry, and provides numerous products and services for banks and their employees.

The Juniata Valley Bank, the principal subsidiary of Juniata Valley Financial Corp., is headquartered in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, with fifteen community offices located in Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Huntingdon, McKean and Potter Counties.  Since 1867, the Bank has been committed to customer service and customer satisfaction.  The Bank offers a broad variety of retail and commercial banking services, including consumer and commercial online banking, consumer mobile banking, trust and investment services.  More information regarding The Juniata Valley Bank can be found online at www.jvbonline.com.

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