Leadership Change At Homestead

Press Release

March 31, 2026

On February 27, 2026, Homestead Savings Bank today announced the retirement of President, Chad Rumsey, effective April 22, 2026. The Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Jennifer R. Wilber as the next President & CEO of the bank along with Ashley Vinton as Executive Vice President & CFO.

Homestead Savings Bank recognizes the leadership that Chad has provided during his tenure at the organization and his 28 years of extensive experience. We are grateful for his time with the bank and wish him retirement filled with new adventures. 

“I thoroughly enjoyed the time I had here at Homestead. Banking has provided me with a wonderful life of meeting new people, new challenges, and always keeping me on my toes. I look forward to what retirement is going to bring and hope it is just as fulfilling,” said Rumsey. 

Wilber has been with the organization for 33 years with her most recent role of Sr. Vice President, COO. Vinton has been with the organization a total of 13 years with her most recent role of Sr. Vice President, CFO. Wilber and Vinton have extensive experience in key areas of accounting, operations, lending, compliance, and bank strategy. Their leadership has been instrumental in the bank’s success in most recent years.

“I am grateful for the trust placed in me by the Board and am honored to be appointed to lead this organization,” said Wilber. “I look forward to building on our strong foundation and continuing to serve our customers, employees, and communities.”

“I am incredibly happy to accept this position and look forward to my continual growth, through strong guidance from the Board, strategic partnerships with our internal team, and confidence from the communities in which we serve.” Noted Vinton. 

Homestead Savings Bank, Chair, Herman McCall expressed confidence in the transition: “On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank Chad for his leadership as President and CEO. We are grateful for his time leading the team. He brought dedication and a wealth of experience to the role, and we wish him all the best in retirement and his next chapter.” 

“For 137 years, Homestead has worked to be a pillar of stability and trust. Our longevity is due to our ability to embrace change while holding fast to a necessary set of core values. In Jenny Wilber, we have not only an experienced and talented individual, but she is also the right leader to carry our legacy into the future. She respects our past, while being relentlessly focused on our future. The Board is confident and incredibly proud to name her our first female President/CEO, knowing she will lead with integrity, strength, and a clear vision for our continued growth and success.” 

“We look forward to Ashley’s expanded leadership contributions to the executive team. Beyond her stellar technical qualifications and demonstrated skill, Ashley understands that community banking is built on engaged personalized service. Her financial expertise and interpersonal acumen align perfectly with our culture of serving our customers and community with excellence.”

Homestead Savings Bank will host a celebration event on April 22, 2026, in our Albon Branch at 5 p.m. and invite the public to attend.