Pillar+Aught Co-Founder and Principal Ken Rollins was quoted at length in a June 4, 2018 article published by S&P Global and titled “Lack of CEO-in-waiting a major issue for many CUs, industry attorney says.” Ken presented on the topic of CEO succession planning at the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association’s 2018 annual convention on May 21st at […]

For Immediate Release Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. Receives Regulatory Approvals for First Priority Merger MILLERSBURG, Pa. (May 31, 2018) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ:  MPB) and First Priority Financial Corp. (“First Priority”) (OTCQX: FPBK) announced today that they have received all required approvals from the applicable bank regulatory agencies to […]

Pillar+Aught was selected to serve as legal counsel to the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA).  SARAA is the owner and operator of the Harrisburg International Airport as well as other regional airports in Central Pennsylvania. Pillar+Aught was chosen following a competitive selection process and submitted its proposal in conjunction with Post & Schell and […]

We are proud to announce that Pillar+Aught co-founder Lindsey Snavely was selected by the Central Penn Business Journal to receive a 2018 Women of Influence Award.  The Women of Influence Awards honor established business leaders with proven track records of community service and business accomplishments.  These women influence others through their personal successes and achievements. […]

Kate Deringer Sallie, a principal at Pillar+Aught, was presented with the 2018 Recognition of Excellence Champion for Women Award in the affiliate member category.  This award, presented by the PA Bankers Association, recognizes a seasoned male or female professional at a PA Bankers’ Affiliate Member, who through personal commitment, application and dedication, continuously promotes and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. and First Priority Financial Corp. Announce Agreement to Merge MILLERSBURG, Pa. (Jan. 16, 2018) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ:  MPB), headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, and First Priority Financial Corp. (“First Priority”) (OTCQX: FPBK), headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, today jointly announced the signing of […]

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. to acquire Liverpool Community Bank Company Release –  December 29, 2017 MIFFLINTOWN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (“Juniata”) (OTC Pink: JUVF), the bank holding company of The Juniata Valley Bank (“JVB”), and Liverpool Community Bank (“Liverpool”), have announced the execution of an agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which Juniata […]

Pillar+Aught Principal Kevin Gold’s article “Key Aspects of Cybersecurity Awareness Training” appears in the November 2017 edition of the PA Association of Community Bankers’ Transactions Magazine. PACB Transactions Magazine November 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2017 (Harrisburg, PA) – Pillar+Aught announced today that it will proudly support the 2017-18 Hershey Bears through a full season in-arena sponsorship. Beginning with the Bears’ home opener on October 14, Pillar+Aught will sponsor the fan-favorite “Power Play,” when at least one player is served a penalty and must report […]

Conflicting decisions on pipelines frustrate industry, landowners AUDIO SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 | 5:03 PM MARIE CUSICK / STATEIMPACT PENNSYLVANIA Hundreds of Cathy Holleran’s maple trees were cut down, through the use of eminent domain, for an interstate natural gas pipeline that’s now stalled. In March 2016, workers for one of the nation’s largest natural gas […]