Your Community Bank in the Lehigh Valley
Meet the local professionals who drive our success.
Embassy Bank is a locally-founded institution, driven by a board of directors dedicated to providing exceptional service and community involvement. Each director is chosen for their commitment to the Lehigh Valley and their proven success, ensuring valuable contributions to both Embassy stakeholders and the community.
Mr. Banko III is the retired President of Warren Distributing Co., a wholesale distribution company with three locations in New Jersey. He had worked in the family-owned and operated businesses since 1979, which include real estate holdings, and has a working knowledge of all aspects of those businesses. Mr. Banko III was previously a board member of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society and the Wildlands Conservancy.
Mr. Boyer is a Bates College graduate and former Certified Financial Planner with over 50 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He owns Boyer Financial Group, a portion of which he merged into Quantum Financial Management, LLC in December 2018 as part of his succession plan. He finalized the transfer of his ownership interest upon retiring in January 2021. A graduate of Leadership Lehigh Valley, Mr. Boyer served on its Board of Directors from 1993 to 2001, concluding his tenure as President. He also helped establish the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the International Association for Financial Planning, serving as its founder, Past President, and Chairman. He remains active as a member of the Financial Planning Association. Mr. Boyer is a Rotarian and serves on the Board of Associates of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation. He is also a former member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, where he held roles on the Small Business Council and Board of Governors. He continues to support the community through service on various nonprofit boards.
Ms. Gates Smith is the owner/consultant of Gates Smith Consulting, a company with a focus in educational events and foundation management. She is currently the Assistant to the SELC District President of Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. She was formerly a School Administrator with The Lutheran Academy and also a Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist for Easton Hospital. She was the Director of Professional Development at PA State Nurses Association. Ms. Gates Smith is currently a committee member of the ArtsQuest Foundation Campaign and a member of the Altar Guild at Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church. She is an alumnus of Leadership Lehigh Valley, Class of 1995, serving as a past President of the Alumni Association and also as a member of the Board of Directors. Her community involvement has included such organizations as American Red Cross, as an Executive Committee Board Member; The Lutheran Academy, as Secretary of the Board; Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, as Quality Counsel Member and St. Luke’s Visiting Nurse Association as Past Board Chair and Chair of the Hospice Endowment Campaign which raised over $2.5 million dollars. Ms. Gates Smith was also a past board member of the Pennsylvania Perinatal Association.
Mr. Lesavoy is an attorney and holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration, as well as a law degree, all from the George Washington University. He has been practicing law in the Lehigh Valley since 1987. He is currently a member of Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC and heads the firm’s Corporate and Real Estate Departments. Mr. Lesavoy concentrates his practice in business, corporate, real estate, business succession and exit planning matters. Mr. Lesavoy previously served on the advisory council of Ambassador Bank. His community involvement includes, among many other roles both present and former, service on the boards of St. Luke’s University Health Network, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Bar Association of Lehigh County, and the South Whitehall Township Planning and Zoning Hearing Boards.
Mr. Lobach is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Company and the Bank and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2008 and 2001, respectively, and Chairman since 2009. He was co-founder of the Bank. He began his banking career in 1971. He was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ambassador Bank. During his 19-year tenure with First Valley Bank prior thereto, Mr. Lobach oversaw such areas as private banking, commercial services, corporate business development, consumer lending functions, and holding company activities. Mr. Lobach currently serves on the Board of St. Luke’s Hospital Network, previously as Chairman. In addition, he currently serves on the board of Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation and on the advisory board for Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School. He is a former member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Advisory Council. He has taught various banking and business programs at area colleges and universities including Lehigh, Dickinson, and Rutgers. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees of Moravian College Seminary in Bethlehem, PA. He is past Vice Chairman of Eastern States Bankcard Association, Visa Division and has served the Lehigh Valley community as a volunteer on the boards of such organizations as Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls Club, United Way, Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, State Theatre, Pennsylvania Bankers Education Committee, Wellness Community (founding director) and the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation.
Mr. Pittman was a member of the advisory council of Ambassador Bank. He is currently President of J.C. Pittman Inc. He formerly was Chief Executive Officer of John C. Pittman/Sport Stars, Inc., an international photo manufacturing company specializing in the youth activities market. Prior to founding his photographic business, Mr. Pittman served as an educator in the fields of science and photography. Mr. Pittman is a member of the Amusement Ride Safety Board as an appointee of former Governor Ridge and a former member of the United States Selective Service System Appeal Board for the Commonwealth of PA. Mr. Pittman also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia and is a founding Director of the Museum of Speed in Bedford, PA.
Mr. Yurconic is the CEO of The Yurconic Agency, a local insurance, vehicle registration and driver’s license services agency with nineteen locations in Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Carbon, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montgomery, Schuylkill, and Wayne counties. He began his insurance career in 1989 after graduating from Lafayette College. Mr. Yurconic currently serves on the board of Synergy Holdings Corp., a workmen’s compensation specialist insurance company and PA Messenger Services, Inc. (Title N Go), a software solutions corporation. Mr. Yurconic also served on the advisory council of Ambassador Bank. He currently serves on the Lehigh Valley board of Valley Youth House and is the treasurer of Lehigh Country Club. He has previously served as an executive board member for the Minsi Trail Council of the Boys Scouts of America, board member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, President and board member of Lehigh Country Club, and board member for St. Luke’s University Health Network Allentown Campus.
1953 – 2026
Embassy Bank remembers founding director John G. Englesson, whose vision, leadership, and dedication helped shape our bank and left a lasting impact on the Lehigh Valley community.
Memorial BiographyJohn G. Englesson was a visionary leader and a founding director of Embassy Bank, and a cherished member of our Embassy family. His guidance, belief in our mission, and steady leadership were instrumental in the bank’s beginnings and its ongoing success. John’s vision helped shape who we are, and his influence remains deeply woven into our culture and purpose.
As President and owner of 6.023 Corporation d.b.a. zAxis Corporation, John dedicated his career to helping businesses grow with clarity and integrity. He also played key roles in Chadwick Telecommunications Corporation and the “Chadwick Family” of Companies, contributing significantly to the region’s business community.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, John devoted himself to strengthening the Lehigh Valley through service on numerous civic and economic development boards. His leadership touched organizations across Allentown, Bethlehem, and the broader region, reflecting his lifelong commitment to community progress.
John will be remembered with deep gratitude for his wisdom, generosity, and the lasting impact he made on our bank and our community.
At Embassy Bank, we’re dedicated to the Lehigh Valley and its people. With personalized solutions and genuine care, we help individuals, families, and businesses achieve their goals while strengthening our community.
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