Our Staff

David R. Kenney
Senior Vice President 
Wealth Management Division

We are pleased to welcome Dave Kenney to PeoplesBank as leader of our Wealth Management Division.  Comprised of Trust and Investment Services and Codorus Valley Financial Advisors, Inc, the Wealth Management Division has combined assets of over $250 million under management.

With over 35 years of diverse experience in the financial industry, Dave's service at some of the most respected institutions has prepared him to lead this important part of our company.  From asset management, insurance, and retirement planning services to traditional trusts and estates, Dave possesses an in-depth knowledge of the services that matter to you.  A graduate of Franklin and Marshall College and the Pennsylvania Bankers Trust School, he and his wife reside in the Harrisburg, PA area.

Contact Dave Kenney today at 717.747-1557 or dkenney@peoplesbanknet.com.

 

 

Stephen M. Altland
Vice President 
Senior Trust Advisor

We're also pleased to have Stephen Altland join our team of wealth management professionals as Vice President and Senior Trust Officer, where he will be responsible for the management oversight and leadership of the company's Personal Trust Services area.

Steve joins PeoplesBank with over 21 years of in-depth knowledge in establishing and managing personal trust and estate relationships.  His dedication to superior client service through sound business practices has established him as a leader in his field.  A graduate of Penn State University and the Canon Trust School, Steve and his family reside in the York, PA area. 

Contact Steve Altland today at 717.747-1585 or saltland@peoplesbanknet.com.

 

 


David J. Cover,  CRSP, CSOP
Senior Vice President and Senior Settlement Advisor
Trust & Investment Services Division
Settlement Advisory Services Group

 David  has been in the trust and investment management industry for over 20 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, David holds two professional certifications from the Institute of Certified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association:  Certified Retirement Services Professional (CRSP) and Certified Securities Operations Professional (CSOP). 

Prior to joining PeoplesBank, David was the Manager of the Investment Services Group for ARIS Wealth Services, Inc., a registered investment advisory firm in State College, Pennsylvania. In addition, he is a member of the adjunct faculties both, Penn State University and Franklin & Marshall College, where he has taught various undergraduate finance courses since 2001.
  
David is a member of the National Structured Settlement Trade Association (NSSTA), a professional organization that advances the use of structured settlements as a means of using periodic payments to resolve personal injury claims, workers compensation, and other types of claims. He has been guest speaker at the association’s annual meeting in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico where he presented a financial advisor’s perspective on the Aging Population Demographics and their impact on the Structured Settlement Industry. He also has been a frequent speaker at various events throughout the United States discussing the benefits of integrating trust and investment advisory products with structured settlement annuities when negotiating settlements in cases involving catastrophic injuries.
 
A member of the NSSTA’s Education Committee recently commented, “Mr. Cover has gained a reputation over the last few years as a visionary banker who saw the value in providing cost effective, prompt and innovative service to the U.S. government in settlement trusts as a way of creating a niche for his company that is being grown steadily and thoughtfully into a national center for settlement related banking needs.“

David is also involved in his local community.  He serves on the executive board of the York Adams Council, Boy Scouts of America as Council Commissioner and is also a member of the Executive Board of the York Symphony Orchestra.

For a financial coach who will do the absolute best for you, contact David today at 717.747.1517 or
dcover@peoplesbanknet.com.



 

  Sarah A. McPherson, CTFA, Trust Officer
 Sara pro photoA businesswoman since childhood, Sarah McPherson wants to share her business expertise with you.  Sarah first gained an understanding of business as a general assistant at Maple Lawn Farms when she was 14 years old.  She studied Agricultural Business Management at The Pennsylvania State University and graduated first in her major with a Bachelor of Science degree. She continued her work as an assistant at Maple Lawn Farms until she joined PeoplesBank's Trust and Investment Services division in 2002 as an administrative assistant. Within weeks of joining the trust staff, Sarah’s business expertise helped her earn a promotion to Trust Administrator.  As a Trust Officer, Sarah provides portfolio management assistance and administers many of our Special Needs Trusts.  Sarah earned the Certified Trust and Financial Advisors designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers in 2006 and continues to attend the Cannon Financial Institute Schools so she can increase her understanding of trust accounts .   

To speak to someone who understands the banking business and wants to help you understand, contact Sarah McPherson today at 717.747-2426 or smcpherson@peoplesbanknet.com 

  

 

Phyllis McCullough, Trust Officer
An experienced York County Businesswoman, Phyllis uses her business expertise to assist PeoplesBank Trust clients.  Phyllis earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies from Wilson College and a Master of Arts degree from Lehigh University.  She has developed her expertise in the banking industry through valuable training and experience.  Before she joined PeoplesBank's Trust & Investment Services Division, she had seven years in retail banking, where she was involved in branch management, financial product sales, and customer service.  With PeoplesBank, Phyllis provides portfolio management and she administers Investment and IRA accounts.

To speak to someone who understands the banking and investment business and wants to help you understand it, contact Phyllis today at 717.747.2558 or
pmccullough@peoplesbanknet.com