Citizens & Northern names Aaron Singer vice chair
Terry Lehman intends to remain on the board after leaving the chair role, subject to Board nomination and shareholder election.
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Citizens & Northern Corporation appointed Aaron Singer Vice Chair of the Board, effective immediately. Terry Lehman will step down as Chair at the 2027 annual meeting, when Singer will succeed him. Lehman intends to continue as a director, subject to Board nomination and shareholder election.
Singer has served on the Board since 2017 and chairs the Governance and Nominating Committee. As Vice Chair, he will support Lehman as Chair and preside in Lehman’s absence while preparing to assume the Chair position in 2027. Citizens & Northern Corporation is the parent company of Citizens & Northern Bank and operates 34 full-service offices.
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 28, 2026, Citizens & Northern Corporation (“the Corporation”) issued a press release announcing that at its October 22, 2026, meeting, the Board of Directors of the Corporation, parent company of Citizens & Northern Bank, appointed Aaron Singer as Vice Chair of the Board effective immediately. Terry Lehman will step down as Chair of the Board effective at the Corporation’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders at which time Mr. Singer will succeed him as Chair. Mr. Lehman intends to continue serving as a director subject to nomination by the Board and election by shareholders at the 2027 Annual Meeting. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Singer’s appointment to Vice Chair and Mr. Lehman’s step down as Chair of the Board is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference herein.
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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.
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Exhibit 99
Contact: Charity Frantz
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CharityF@cnbankpa.com
October 28, 2026
Citizens & Northern Corporation Appoints
Aaron Singer as Vice Chair of the Board
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WELLSBORO, PA – At its October 22, 2026, meeting, the Board of Directors of Citizens & Northern Corporation, parent company of Citizens & Northern Bank, appointed Aaron Singer as Vice Chair of the Board effective immediately.
The appointment is part of a planned leadership transition. Terry Lehman will step down as Chair of the Board effective at the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders at which time Singer will succeed him as Chair. Lehman intends to continue serving as a director subject to nomination by the Board and election by shareholders at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
“Aaron’s experience and commitment to our community make him an excellent choice to help guide the Board,” said Lehman. “This appointment supports a smooth and thoughtful transition in Board leadership while positioning C&N well for the future.”
Singer has served on the Board since 2017 and currently chairs the Governance and Nominating Committee. As Vice Chair, he will support Lehman in his role as Chair and preside in his absence while preparing to assume the Chair position in 2027.
“I am honored by the Board’s confidence,” said Singer. “I look forward to working alongside my fellow directors, management and employees as we continue creating value for customers, communities and shareholders.”
About C&N: C&N is an independent community bank providing complete banking, financial, investment and insurance services through 34 full-service offices located throughout Bradford, Bucks, Cameron, Chester, Lancaster, Lycoming, McKean, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union and York counties in Pennsylvania and Steuben County in NY. C&N also operates a loan production office in Elmira, NY, which offers commercial, residential and consumer lending services, and a Wealth Management office in Doylestown, PA. C&N can be found online at cnbankpa.com. The Company’s stock is listed on NASDAQ Capital Market Securities under the symbol CZNC.