For Jeane Vidoni, banking has never just been about balance sheets.
The Penn Community Bank CEO was recently honored with the 2026 William S. Latoff Advocacy Award from the Pennsylvania Bankers Association — a recognition given to bankers who don’t just serve their institutions, but fight for the communities, families, and small businesses that depend on them.
“I have long believed that community banking represents ‘Greater Good Banking’ in action,” Vidoni said, “where financial institutions have both the opportunity and responsibility to strengthen the communities they serve.”
What the Award Recognizes
The William S. Latoff Advocacy Award is presented to individuals who demonstrate excellence in banking advocacy — as active voices for sound policy, champions for the industry, and committed supporters of the Pennsylvania Bankers Public Affairs Committee (PaBPAC).
It honors the legacy of the late William S. Latoff, former Chairman and CEO of DNB First, National Association in Downingtown, who spent decades shaping banking policy at the state and national levels.
Why Vidoni Was Chosen
Vidoni currently leads the PA Bankers’ federal government relations committee and serves on the association’s Advocacy Committee. She previously chaired the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council and was appointed by the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors to serve as President of the national CDIAC — a role in which she provided direct insight on banking and lending conditions affecting everyday Americans.
She also regularly participates in legislative hearings, engages policymakers on issues critical to community banks, and actively supports PaBPAC.
“From leading the association’s federal government relations efforts to engaging in important advocacy events and educating policymakers on critical issues, Jeane truly exemplifies the spirit of banker advocacy,” said Duncan Campbell, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association.
Advocacy as a Daily Practice
For Vidoni, the work isn’t confined to Harrisburg or Washington.
“Advocacy is not simply about policy discussions — it is about standing up every day for the customers, businesses, families, and neighborhoods that depend on strong, relationship-driven financial institutions,” she said. “I’m proud to stand alongside so many dedicated bankers who continue to champion the vital role community banks play in creating opportunity, supporting growth, and building stronger communities across Pennsylvania.”
Learn more about Penn Community Bank, and how, as an independent, mutual financial institution, the Bank operates with a long-term mission: to help businesses grow, support individuals and families throughout their lifetimes, and act as a catalyst for positive growth in every community it serves.
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