Park National Corporation welcomes Dr. Frederic Bertley to board of directors
30 Julho 2021 - 5:15PM
Park National Corporation (NYSE American: PRK) (Park) announced
today that its board of directors has elected Dr. Frederic Bertley
to serve as a director, effective September 1, 2021. Dr. Bertley
will also join the board of directors of Park’s banking subsidiary,
The Park National Bank, effective on the same date.
“We are delighted to welcome a consummate leader such as Dr.
Bertley to the Park organization. He combines a formidable
intellect with a passion for service, to great effect,” Park
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Trautman said. “We are
energized by the opportunities that lie ahead, and we are eager to
add Dr. Bertley’s voice to our collective chorus as we seek ways to
serve our colleagues, customers, and communities more.”
Dr. Bertley is the president and chief executive officer of the
Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio. Dr.
Bertley is shepherding the leading Central Ohio science center to
its next great iteration in a legacy of successful science center
history. In his role at COSI, he is described as a scientist,
scholar, and evangelist for innovative thinking, ideation and
challenging the status quo.
“Park National is built upon core values that resonate deeply
with me personally and professionally,” Dr. Bertley said. “I admire
Park associates’ dedication to seeing and respecting people as the
unique individuals they are, embracing opportunities to take
responsibility and lead for the betterment of the communities they
serve, and working to make financial services more understandable
so that all can thrive. The ethic of community amelioration is
demonstrably ever present in Park National’s DNA as it is in mine.
I am humbled to serve in this new capacity.”
“Dr. Bertley brings an extraordinary perspective to our
organization, with his superior blend of innovation, strategic
thinking and genuine fervor for serving all communities,” said
Donna Alvarado, chair of the nominating and corporate governance
committee for Park’s board of directors. “His expertise and
leadership experience will further enrich our group of directors
and help us continue to guide the organization in the best
direction for ongoing long-term success.”
Prior to beginning his leadership at COSI in 2017, Dr. Bertley
was the senior vice president for Science and Education at the
renowned Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. After earning a
bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. from McGill University, Dr. Bertley
worked internationally in preventative medicine and basic vaccines
in Haiti, The Sudan and the Canadian Arctic. He also joined a
vaccine research group at Harvard Medical School focusing on the
development of DNA vaccines for HIV/AIDS.
Dr. Bertley’s current community involvement includes serving on
the boards of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, the National
Veterans Memorial and Museum, Experience Columbus, the Association
of Science and Technology Centers and the American Alliance of
Museums. He has received numerous honors for his work, and has been
a keynote and invited speaker at several institutions, including
The United Nations, The White House and the National Academy of
Science.
Dr. Bertley will serve in the class of directors whose terms
expire on the date of Park’s annual shareholder meeting in 2022.
Park’s board has 13 directors, plus one director emeritus.
Headquartered in Newark, Ohio, Park National Bank had $9.9
billion in total assets (as of June 30, 2021). Founded in 1908, it
offers a full range of financial services in Ohio, Kentucky, and
the Carolinas. The bank consistently earns high marks and awards
for its service, community leadership, and financial
performance.
Media contact: Bethany Lewis, VP Marketing
& Communication, 740.349.0421,
bethany.lewis@parknationalbank.comPark National Corporation, 50 N.
Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
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