Founded in 2007, in the throes of the Great Recession, First Heritage has grown to more than $1 billion in assets and serves communities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. We have thrived through global economic disruption, onerous federal regulations, the downsizing of hundreds of community banks, and continue to be a lifeline to thousands of businesses during the pandemic and beyond.
Proud of our humble beginnings, First Heritage began with 120
shareholders who share a passion for a community bank powered by local
decision making and local lending. In 2022, we celebrate 15 years as the
community bank of choice. We Revolve Around You is more than our tagline, it’s our promise.
We’re extraordinarily honored to be a five-time American Banker Most Powerful Women in Banking Top Team, an eight-time Central Penn Business Journal Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies, a seven-time American Banker Most Powerful Women in Banking recognizing CEO Patti Husic, a four-time American Banker Top 200 Community Banks, and a two-time Independent Banker’s Top Lenders. Standing above all these recognitions is our fourth consecutive American Banker Best Banks to Work For, which speaks to our team spirit, culture, and passion to meet the needs of our customers.
A Message from our CEO
Meaningful relationships, uninterrupted conversations, and
attention to people—at First Heritage we’ve made these priorities our norm
from the day we opened our doors and long before COVID-19 disrupted the
world. Today, 15 years since we first considered what a
customer-centric bank might look like, we are even more dedicated to
bringing purpose and value to our employees, customers, job creators,
shareholders, and the communities we call home.
We share a passion for embracing new ideas, tempering risk with
opportunity, and setting our customers up for success. Going beyond
providing financial mechanisms for your business growth, our team
members help future-proof your business. We walk you through capital
options, commercial real estate financing, medical practice financing,
cash management, multi-family affordable housing, community development,
and non-profit partnerships.
When it’s time to grow your workforce, finance flexible office
space, explore an SBA 7(a) loan, add a work-from-home office, or turn
your passion project into a new business, We Revolve Around You.
Patricia (Patti) A. Husic
President & CEO
