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AmeriServ Financial (NASDAQ: ASRV) reshapes leadership after CFO retirement

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AmeriServ Financial, Inc. reports the retirement of senior executive Michael Lynch and related leadership restructuring. Lynch, formerly Executive Vice President of the Company and AmeriServ Financial Bank, retired on May 18, 2026 after a long career, having served as CFO, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Investment Officer.

On May 22, 2026, the Company elected to restructure his former combined role following his resignation. AmeriServ notes that its ability to generate meaningful cost savings from these management changes may affect future results and characterizes related comments as forward-looking statements subject to the usual risks and uncertainties.

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Key finance executive retires; duties restructured, with cost savings highlighted.

AmeriServ Financial, Inc. discloses the retirement of Executive Vice President Michael Lynch on May 18, 2026 from his roles as CFO, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Investment Officer. On May 22, 2026, the Company chose to restructure his former position rather than simply replace it.

The filing explicitly links the management changes to potential cost savings, noting that the Company’s ability to generate meaningful savings will influence future results. It also frames related comments as forward-looking statements subject to risks described in the December 31, 2025 Form 10-K, underscoring standard regulatory caution rather than providing detailed financial targets.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Retirement date May 18, 2026 Michael Lynch retirement from EVP, CFO, CRO, CIO roles
Restructuring decision date May 22, 2026 Company elected to restructure Lynch’s former position
Form 10-K year-end December 31, 2025 Reference point for risk factors in forward-looking statements
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Forward-Looking Statements This on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements as defined"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Chief Risk Officer financial
"holding the multiple titles of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Risk Officer (CRO)"
The chief risk officer is the senior executive responsible for identifying, measuring and reducing the major threats that could hurt a company’s finances or reputation, acting like a navigator who watches for storms and steers the business away from them. Investors care because effective risk oversight lowers the chance of surprise losses, legal fines or operational failures, which helps protect shareholder value and makes a company more predictable and trustworthy.
Chief Investment Officer financial
"Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Chief Investment Officer (CIO). On May 22, 2026"
A chief investment officer (CIO) is the person responsible for managing a company or organization’s investments and financial strategies. They make key decisions about where to put money to help grow wealth or achieve financial goals, much like a coach plans a team’s game strategy. Their work matters to investors because it influences how effectively an organization’s assets are used to generate returns.
Executive Vice President financial
"served as an Executive Vice President of both the Company and its wholly"
An executive vice president is a high-ranking leader within a company who oversees major parts of its operations or strategies. Think of them as senior managers responsible for important areas, similar to a vice principal in a school hierarchy. Their role matters to investors because they help guide the company's success and decision-making at the top level.
Annual Report on Form 10-K regulatory
"caption "Directors" of Part III, Item 10 ... in the Annual Report on Form 10-K"
An annual report on Form 10‑K is a required, comprehensive filing that publicly traded companies give to regulators and investors summarizing their business, results of operations, detailed financial statements reviewed by independent auditors, material risks, legal issues and management’s discussion of performance. Investors use it like a company’s year‑end report card and medical checkup: it reveals how the business made money, where it is vulnerable, and the facts needed to compare value, judge risk and make informed investment decisions.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 8-K

 

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 22, 2026

 

AMERISERV FINANCIAL, Inc.

(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania   0-11204   25-1424278
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)

 

Main and Franklin Streets, Johnstown, PA 15901
(address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 814-533-5300

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title Of Each Class   Trading Symbol   Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered
Common Stock   ASRV   The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

See disclosure in the third bullet under Item 7.01 below, which is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Stopko does not have an interest requiring disclosure under either Items 401(d) and 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and information required under Items 401(b) and (e) of Regulation S-K and related to any material plan, contract or arrangement with respect to Mr. Stopko is incorporated by reference to the information under the caption "Directors" of Part III, Item 10 (Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance) and under Part III, Item 11 (Executive Compensation) in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 of AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (the “Company’), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2026.

 

Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

Michael Lynch, one of the Company’s senior executives, retired on May 18, 2026, after a long and successful career. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Lynch served as an Executive Vice President of both the Company and its wholly owned banking subsidiary, AmeriServ Financial Bank (the “Bank”), holding the multiple titles of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Chief Investment Officer (CIO). On May 22, 2026, the Company elected to restructure Lynch’s former position, effective following his resignation, in the following manner:

 

·Bettina Fochler has assumed the role of CRO for the Company while continuing to perform her current duties as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for the Bank. Ms. Fochler has extensive knowledge of credit risk and has served on the Bank’s Executive Risk Committee.

 

·Tammie Slavick assumed the role of Senior Vice President & CIO for the Company. Ms. Slavick previously served as a Vice President responsible for liquidity and interest rate risk management for the Bank with extensive knowledge of the asset liability management process.

 

·Finally, the CFO responsibilities of the Company and the Bank will be assumed by Jeffrey Stopko, who will continue to perform his current duties as President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Stopko previously served as the CFO of the Company and the Bank for many years prior to his appointment as President & CEO of the Company and the Bank in 2015 and has continuously maintained his CPA license His assumption of the CFO role will also generate meaningful cost savings for the Company as we work to continue to improve our efficiency and profitability.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Exchange Act and is subject to the safe harbors created therein. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties are detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. In addition to such risks and uncertainties, the Company’s ability to successfully generate meaningful cost savings from the management changes discussed above will impact the Company’s future results. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the Company’s management and on currently available information. The statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K are made as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company undertakes no responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.

 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  AMERISERV FINANCIAL, Inc.
     
Date: May 27, 2026 By /s/ Jeffrey A. Stopko
    Jeffrey A. Stopko
    President, Chief Executive Officer &
Chief Financial Officer

 

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FAQ

What leadership change did AmeriServ Financial (ASRV) disclose in this 8-K?

AmeriServ Financial disclosed that senior executive Michael Lynch retired on May 18, 2026. He had served as Executive Vice President of the company and AmeriServ Financial Bank, holding the combined roles of CFO, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Investment Officer.

What roles did Michael Lynch hold at AmeriServ Financial (ASRV)?

Michael Lynch served as an Executive Vice President of AmeriServ Financial and its bank subsidiary. He held multiple titles simultaneously, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Investment Officer before his retirement on May 18, 2026 after a long career.

How did AmeriServ Financial (ASRV) respond to Michael Lynch’s retirement?

Following Michael Lynch’s retirement, AmeriServ Financial elected on May 22, 2026 to restructure his former combined position. The company reorganized the responsibilities associated with the CFO, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Investment Officer roles instead of simply maintaining the prior multi-title structure.

Does AmeriServ Financial expect cost savings from these management changes?

AmeriServ Financial states that its ability to successfully generate meaningful cost savings from the management changes will impact future results. This expectation is characterized as a forward-looking statement and is subject to risks and uncertainties outlined in the company’s Form 10-K.

How does AmeriServ frame statements about future results in this 8-K?

AmeriServ identifies comments about future results and cost savings as forward-looking statements. It explains these are based on management’s beliefs and available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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