In an effort to deepen its community roots, Tompkins Community Bank announced that Ginger Kunkel, market president of its Pennsylvania footprint, has joined the Board of Trustees at Alvernia University. A 32-year veteran in financial services and a recipient of Pennsylvania Business Central’s “Women Making A Difference” Award, Kunkel brings demonstrated experience in collaborative leadership and strategic business development to her position on the Board.  

"We appreciate Ginger’s willingness to join in our transformational mission,” said Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph. D, Alvernia University president-elect. “She brings a wealth of expertise and a shared passion for driving positive change within the community. Her invaluable insights will play a vital role in shaping the future of Alvernia University." 

Kunkel is well known throughout the financial services community for her expertise in commercial, retail, operational and executive management. She is responsible for Tompkins’ growth, operations and administration throughout Pennsylvania and works to foster relationships with clients of Tompkins’ insurance and wealth affiliates. A graduate of ABA’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking and the University of Pennsylvania’s affiliated Wharton Leadership Program, Kunkel also attended the PA Bankers Association Advanced Commercial Lending School and Advanced School of Banking. Last year, she was included on the Lehigh Valley Business Journal’s Power 100 List for 2022.  She is also a past recipient of the Woman of Distinction Award from Soroptimist International. 

“I am honored to join the board of Alvernia University and to help support them as they continue to focus on creating educational pathways with a focus on community-based learning”, said Kunkel. “I am excited about the impact I can have as a part of this storied university and growing access to quality higher education in our local communities.” 

Kunkel also serves on the Boards for the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Greater Berks Development Fund, Hawk Mountain Council and St. Joseph Center for Special Learning. She previously served the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, West Brunswick Township Planning Commission, Habitat for Humanity of Berks and Boy Scouts of America. 

SOURCE: Impact PR & Communications