Pub. 4 2013 Issue 1

www.wvbankers.org 24 home in Morgantown, W.Va., thanks to assistance from FFD, homeownership is a great investment for anyone. “Owning is cheaper than renting,” he said. “I like homeownership because I get back everything I put into it.” After the program’s suspension in 2009, organizations con- tinued to ask when it would return. The Bank is happy to announce that the program has $2 million in funds set aside for its re-launch this year, which will provide assistance to more than 400 first-time homebuyers in 2013. The program is return- ing simply because it’s proven that it works. Paul Calistro Jr., executive director of West End Neighborhood House, which helps individuals in Wilmington, Del., achieve self-sufficiency and reach their maximum potential, has been a long-time sup- porter of the program. “First Front Door will make a difference in who can become a homeowner,” he has said. How to Apply First-time homebuyers must obtain mortgage financing and apply for First Front Door through a participating member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. FFD can be a great tool for FHLBank members to use to support their first-time homebuyer mortgage programs. To learn more about FFD and how to enroll, visit fhlb-pgh.com or call FHLBank Pittsburgh at 1-800-288-3400 ext. 2862. Q Q Sticker Price — continued from page 23 Community Bank Diane M. Carte recently joined the bank as Branch Manager of the South Parkersburg Office located on Blizzard Drive. She joins Community Bank with more than 15 years of lending and retail banking experience. First Sentry Bank Judy Conway was recently promoted to Assistant Vice President- Branch Manager of First Sentry’s Lincoln County branch located in Hamlin, WV. She has served various roles in the banking indus- try for thirty-two years. Huntington Bank Richard (Rick) Whisner was recently named community president for the bank’s Charleston, WV region. Rick will continue his role as senior vice president and commercial team leader for the region and direct community efforts for the Charleston team. Q Welcome! New Associate Members! The WVBA Board of Directors recently approved the following applications for Associate Membership. We look forward to working with them throughout the coming year. AaSys Group, Inc. 11301 N. U.S. Highway 301, Suite 106, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 Contact: Cheryl Buntin cbuntin@aasysgroup.com Phone: 813-246-4757 Fax: 813-246-4576 Angott Search Group 1 01 South Main Street, Rochester, MI 48307 Contact: Brian Rhonemus brianr@asgteam.com Phone: 248-453-0106 Fax: 248-650-4817 Clayman & Associates, PLLC 1097 Fledderjohn Road, Suite 3, Charleston, WV 25314 Contact: David Clayman dac@claymanassociates.com Phone: 304-345-0880 Community Investment Corp of the Carolinas PO Box 19999, Raleigh, NC 27619-9916 Contact: David Bennett cindy@ncbankers.org Phone: 800-662-7044 Fax: 919-781-2155 ParenteBeard LLC 20 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Contact: Robert Simon bob.simon@parentebeard.com Phone: 412-697-6400 Fax: 888-264-9617 Ryan Environmental, LLC Route 4, Box 260, Bridgeport, WV 26330 Contact: Clayton Rice clayton.rice@ryanenv.com Phone: 304-842-5578 Fax: 304-842-5131 United Solutions Company 1585 Summit Lake Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32317 Contact: Bob Flanagan bflanagan@unitedsolutions.com Phone: 866-942-9186 Fax: 850-942-9228