ERIE — With more than 19 years of banking and financial services experience, Anita Kuchcinski has been promoted to senior vice president, Erie commercial market executive. Prior to being named market executive, Kuchcinski served as vice president, commercial lender for Northwest Bank’s Erie region. Mark Worthy, head of Commercial and Industrial Lending, made the announcement.
“Anita joined us over six years ago and has been working to expand our commercial lending presence across the region,” Worthy said. “Her successful banking career and experience, roots in the region and dedication to community involvement make her the natural choice to lead our efforts in Erie.”
Of her new assignment, Kuchcinski said, “I’m pleased to assume the market executive position and continue the legacy of excellence that the Northwest team has established here in Erie. As a growing bank with a deep commitment to the communities we serve, it’s important for us to maintain a local leadership presence in our markets and continue to make an impact through local board participation, volunteerism, strategic sponsorships and donations.”
In her role, Kuchcinski leads commercial business development and community impact initiatives in the Erie market. Passionate about community economic development, she is committed to connecting commercial clients with the financial tools and resources they need to run a successful business.
Kuchcinski received her bachelor’s degree in accounting and her MBA in management, both from Seton Hill University. She is a graduate of Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s Commercial Lending School and Advanced School of Commercial Lending and is currently enrolled in the association’s three-year Advanced School of Banking.
Active in her community, Kuchcinski is co-founder and treasurer of Women Inspiring Women, treasurer and founding board member of the White Pine Center for Healing, a member of the United Way Young Leaders Society Steering Committee and Voices for Independence Erie Development Committee, board member and past treasurer of Erie DAWN, treasurer and member of the Erie County General Authority Board and Erie County Community Services Financing Authority. In addition, she is a new board member of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership and Erie Downtown Equity Fund Board.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Northwest Bank. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in Warren, Pennsylvania, Northwest Bank is a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, employee benefits and wealth management services. As of December 31, 2021, Northwest operates 162 full-service community banking offices and eight free standing drive-through facilities in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Indiana.
For more information, visit www.northwest.com.
