Meet Our Leadership Team
Core Values and Commitment
With every employee by their side, our leadership team is dedicated to maintaining our core values and commitment to:
- Local decisions that focus on people, not just numbers
- Greater access to the senior executives you know and trust
- In-depth knowledge of our local economy and real estate markets
- Flexibility to work with you to meet your needs
- Community reinvestment to grow our region
Get To Know Our Local Leaders
Lance O. Diehl
President/CEO
Lance Diehl is the President and CEO for Journey Bank. He previously served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of First Columbia Bank & Trust Co. (formerly Columbia County Farmers National Bank) since 2003. Mr. Diehl has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry including his leadership experience as the Bank's Chief Executive Officer, and as a Director of Millville Mutual Insurance Co. Mr. Diehl received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Bloomsburg University (Magna Cum Laude), his Master's in Business Administration from Lehigh University and is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking.
Mr. Diehl has been actively involved in many community organizations including the United Way of Columbia County, American Red Cross, Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers, Little Fishing Creek Swimming Pool, the Mill-Green United Methodist Church, and as a longtime youth sports coach. Lance is a lifelong resident of Millville and resides there with his wife and daughter, Aimee and Allie, also Bloomsburg University graduates.
Jeffery T. Arnold
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Risk Officer
Jeff Arnold is the Senior Executive Vice President of Finance and Risk Management at Journey Bank. He previously served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of First Columba Bank & Trust Co. since 2014. Jeff joined the Bank in 2008 as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. He began his banking career in 2006 as Assistant Vice President of Finance.
Prior to joining the community banking sector, Jeff worked as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) focusing on audit, accounting services, corporate and personal taxes for small business, nonprofit, and financial institution clientele. He is CPA licensed in Pennsylvania and is a Certified Internal Auditor. Jeff received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Financial Accounting and a minor in Economics from Lycoming College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He is a member of the AICPA and PICPA.
Mr. Arnold was actively involved in several local community organizations including the United Way of Columbia County, Columbia Child Development Program, Christ Wesleyan Church of Milton, River Valley YMCA, and more recently as a board member and treasurer of the Bloomsburg YMCA. He and his wife Jill are active church members and have been residents of the Montoursville community for over 50 years. They have three children and four grandchildren.
Jason A. Fischer
Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer
Jason Fischer is an accomplished banking executive with nearly two decades of experience in commercial credit and financial leadership. Currently as the Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at Journey Bank, he oversees the Credit Division, focusing on strategic analysis and credit risk management across the lending portfolio. Jason values the unique perspective his role provides, allowing him to understand how local businesses operate and succeed, which fuels his passion for thoughtful decision-making and strong leadership.
Jason spent 12 years at The Muncy Bank & Trust Company, advancing from Credit Analyst to Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. His career is marked by consistent leadership growth, analytical expertise, and a deep understanding of commercial lending. He began his career as a Credit Analyst with Sovereign Bank, completing their Professional Development Program with honors. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Mansfield University and has furthered his education at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association Advanced School of Banking and the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking.
Outside of his professional life, Jason is deeply committed to his family and community. Married for nearly 20 years to his wife, Brittany; they are raising two teenage daughters, Ava and Ella. Jason actively participates in community leadership, having served on several nonprofit and advisory boards and engaging in Leadership Lycoming. These values of commitment, integrity, and stewardship are central to his personal life and professional leadership at Journey Bank.
Loni N. Kline
Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer
Loni Kline is Chief Growth Officer at Journey Bank and is responsible for advancing the Bank’s enterprise-wide growth strategy. She works closely with teams across the organization to strengthen customer relationships, support business development efforts, and ensure the Bank continues to meet the needs of the communities it serves. Loni brings extensive experience in strategic planning and relationship management and previously held senior leadership roles at Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lycoming College, and Bucknell University. She is based at Journey Bank’s Lightstreet headquarters in Bloomsburg.
Loni is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (with specialty in estate planning) through the American College of Financial Services. She also received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Juniata College, a Master’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a certificate in M&A and Corporate Development Strategies from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She is currently enrolled in the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking.
Loni is actively involved in local community organizations including Little League International, the Leon Fultz Foundation for Youth, and has served as a volunteer softball pitching coach for over 20 years. She and her husband, Doug, have one child.
Connect with Loni by calling 570-387-4646.
Joseph K. O’Neill, Jr.
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Joe O’Neill is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Journey Bank. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Muncy Bank & Trust Company since 2020. Prior to joining Muncy Bank, Joe was employed as a Senior Manager at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, focusing on integrated audits of financial institutions. Joe is a CPA licensed in Pennsylvania. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Lycoming College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. With over twenty years of industry experience, Joe oversees all financial reporting, accounting and tax planning functions for Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation and Journey Bank.
Dedicated to continuing his accounting education, he is a member of the North Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), having previously served as North Central Chapter President. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Active in the local community and banking industry, he is presently a member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association as well as the United Way of North Central Pennsylvania. Mr. O’Neill also serves on the Finance Committee of the Bank Health Care Consortium of Pennsylvania, the Finance Council for St. Joseph the Worker Parish as well as the Board of Mentors of the Lycoming College Institute for Management Studies.
Joe is a lifelong resident of Lycoming County and currently resides in Loyalsock Township with his wife Sally and their three children.
Kevin Weinhoffer
Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer
Kevin Weinhoffer has served in the financial services industry since the early 1990s with the majority of his career centered in the Commercial Lending arena. Currently, as the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Journey Bank, he manages the Commercial Division to ensure quality and profitable growth of the Bank’s Commercial Portfolio via strengthening relationships with current clients and developing relationships with prospective clients.
Kevin graduated from Susquehanna University with Bachelor of Science degrees in both Finance and Economics. In addition, he has also graduated from numerous schools through the Pennsylvania Bankers Association.
Appreciating and supporting economic vitality in the community, Kevin also serves as the Vice President of the Lycoming Economic Development Foundation and Chair of their Loan Committee as well as a voting member of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce’s Revolving Loan Fund Committee. Believing in the development of the next generation of Bankers, Kevin also serves on the PA Bankers Association Advanced School of Banking Advisory Committee.
An avid sports enthusiast, Kevin was also a volunteer coach for numerous youth baseball and basketball teams. His relaxing time now is spent enjoying outdoor activities at his Tioga County cabin.
Kevin and his wife Andrea are lifelong residents of Lycoming County having lived in the Williamsport area for all of their lives. They have 2 adult children, Ryan and Lauren.
Jeffrey A. Whitenight
Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer
Jeff Whitenight serves as Chief Banking Officer of Journey Bank, with more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Over the course of his career with Columbia County Farmers National Bank, First Columbia Bank and Trust, and Journey Bank, he has held a variety of leadership roles, including Retail Banking Manager, Branch and Loan Administration, Loan Administration Manager, and New Business Development Officer. His broad experience reflects a deep understanding of both operational and strategic aspects of banking. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Briar Creek Mutual Insurance Company.
Jeff earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University and a Master of Business Administration from Bloomsburg University.
Jeff is actively engaged in his community, having contributed to numerous organizations over the years, including the United Way of Columbia County, the Columbia/Montour Chamber of Commerce, service as Treasurer for the Boy Scouts of Columbia/Montour Counties, President of Jonestown Cemetery, and participation on the Lime Ridge New Hope Church Finance Committee.
Jeff resides on his farm in Orangeville with his wife, Melissa. They have two children, Sawyer (his wife, Julia, and their son, Thomas) and Maggie.
