Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Announces Retirement of Director Richard Hotchkiss

Core Viewpoint - Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. announces the retirement of Director Richard Hotchkiss effective September 16, 2025, highlighting his significant contributions to the company during his tenure [1][5]. Company Overview - Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, a community bank headquartered in Dunmore, PA, and operates 21 full-service offices across several counties [1][6]. - The bank offers a range of services including personal and commercial banking products, wealth management, and digital banking options [6]. Director's Background - Richard Hotchkiss joined the Fidelity Bank Board of Directors on May 5, 2020, following a merger and has held various leadership roles, including Chair of the Credit Administration Committee [2][3]. - Prior to his role at Fidelity Bank, he had a long career in administration and internal affairs at MNB Corporation and Merchants Bank of Bangor, where he was elected Chairman of the Board in 1997 [3]. Leadership Acknowledgment - The President & CEO of Fidelity Bank, Daniel J. Santaniello, expressed gratitude for Hotchkiss's leadership and the lasting impact he made on the organization [5]. - The Chairman of the Board, Brian J. Cali, acknowledged Hotchkiss's commitment to shaping the bank's governance and organizational structure [5]. Community Engagement - Fidelity Bank emphasizes its commitment to the community, having provided over 5,960 hours of volunteer time and over $1.3 million in donations to non-profit organizations in 2024 [6].