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ENB Financial details 2026–27 leadership changes

ENB Financial Corp detailed its CEO succession, board chair transition, and creation of a new Lead Independent Director role effective around year-end 2026.

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ENB Financial Corp (ENBP) announced that Jeffrey S. Stauffer, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of the company and its subsidiary The Ephrata National Bank, will retire from the Boards of Directors effective December 31, 2026, coinciding with his previously announced retirement as President and CEO on the same date.

The Boards of Directors stated that Rachel G. Bitner, President and Chief Executive Officer Elect of the company and the bank, will become Chair of the Boards effective January 1, 2027. The Boards also approved creating a new role of Lead Independent Director and appointed Joshua E. Hoffman to that position effective January 1, 2027.

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The boards said the new Lead Independent Director role, effective January 1, 2027, will provide leadership on fiduciary, strategic, and governance responsibilities for the company and bank.

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.
CEO and Chair retirement date December 31, 2026 Jeffrey S. Stauffer retires from the Boards and as President and CEO on this date
Effective date for new Chair January 1, 2027 Rachel G. Bitner becomes Chair of the Boards of Directors on this date
Effective date for Lead Independent Director January 1, 2027 Joshua E. Hoffman’s appointment as Lead Independent Director becomes effective on this date
Lead Independent Director regulatory
"the Boards approved the creation of the role of Lead Independent Director"
A lead independent director is a board member who is not part of company management and is chosen to coordinate and represent the other independent directors, often running sessions without the CEO, helping set meeting agendas, and serving as a liaison between shareholders and the board. For investors, this role signals stronger, more balanced oversight—like a neutral referee who helps ensure decisions are fair, transparent and focused on protecting shareholder interests.
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"to provide leadership to the Boards in fulfilling their fiduciary, strategic, and governance"
A fiduciary is a person or organization legally required to act in another party’s best financial interest when handling money or giving investment advice. Think of a fiduciary as a trusted guardian who must choose what benefits the client rather than what benefits themselves; for investors, this reduces conflicts of interest and gives stronger protection that decisions and recommendations prioritize the investor’s financial wellbeing.
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"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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When will ENBP CEO Jeffrey S. Stauffer retire from ENB Financial Corp and its bank boards?

Jeffrey S. Stauffer will retire from the Boards of Directors of ENB Financial Corp and The Ephrata National Bank effective December 31, 2026, coinciding with his previously announced retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer on the same date.

Who will become Chair of the Boards at ENB Financial Corp (ENBP) and when?

Rachel G. Bitner, the President and Chief Executive Officer Elect of ENB Financial Corp and The Ephrata National Bank, will become Chair of the Boards of Directors effective January 1, 2027.

What new board role did ENB Financial Corp (ENBP) create and why?

The Boards created the role of Lead Independent Director to provide leadership in fulfilling fiduciary, strategic, and governance responsibilities aimed at ensuring the long-term health and success of ENB Financial Corp and The Ephrata National Bank.

Who was appointed Lead Independent Director at ENB Financial Corp (ENBP) and when is it effective?

The Boards appointed Joshua E. Hoffman as Lead Independent Director, effective January 1, 2027, following the creation of this new role by the Boards of ENB Financial Corp and The Ephrata National Bank.

What is Rachel G. Bitner’s current role at ENB Financial Corp (ENBP)?

Rachel G. Bitner is the President and Chief Executive Officer Elect of ENB Financial Corp and its subsidiary The Ephrata National Bank, and she has been designated to become Chair of the Boards effective January 1, 2027.

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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): September 16, 2026

 

ENB Financial Corp

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania   000-53297   51-0661129

(State or other

jurisdiction of

incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

31 E. Main St., Ephrata, PA   17522-0457
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(717) 733-4181

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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

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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(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
None   N/A   N/A

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. ☐

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

 

Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers;

 

On September 16, 2026, Jeffrey S. Stauffer, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of ENB Financial Corp (the "Company"), parent bank holding company of The Ephrata National Bank (the "Bank") announced that he will retire from the Boards of Directors of the Company and the Bank effective December 31, 2026. His retirement from the Boards will coincide with his previously announced retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank effective December 31, 2026. Further, as part of the Company’s ongoing succession plan and in connection with Mr. Stauffer's retirement from the Board, the Boards announced that Rachel G. Bitner, President and Chief Executive Officer Elect of the Company and the Bank, will become Chair of the Boards of Directors effective January 1, 2027.

 

Additionally, on September 16, 2026, the Boards of Directors of the Company and the Bank approved the creation of the role of Lead Independent Director to provide leadership to the Boards in fulfilling their fiduciary, strategic, and governance responsibilities to ensure long-term health and success of the Company and the Bank. The Boards appointed Joshua E. Hoffman as the Lead Independent Director effective January 1, 2027.

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  ENB FINANCIAL CORP
  (Registrant)
   
   
Dated: September 21, 2026 /s/ Douglas P. Barton                  
  Douglas P. Barton
  Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

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