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More than Money. People are our Business.​

Welcome to The First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown (The First), Bucks County’s oldest, most established bank. For 160 years, The First has proudly remained independent and committed to our community, reinvesting all our deposits in local businesses, local mortgages, and local people. Year after year, The First is honored with ratings that put us among the very safest banks for your money. We’ve offered a wealth of experience since 1864 and we’re ready to serve you today.
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Daniel J. Schaffer

President/CEO

Dan Schaffer serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown. A lifelong Bucks County resident, Dan has dedicated the past 30 years to supporting local residents and businesses with their banking and lending needs. A graduate of Penn State University and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking, he has led the bank as President and CEO for the past 13 years. During his tenure, the bank has achieved steady growth in assets, deposits, loans, income, and client relationships. Thanks to his leadership, the bank is well-equipped with the infrastructure, talent, and technology needed to grow and continue as a thriving independent community bank.

NMLS ID: 421932

The First Team

Allison-Prybella

Allison Prybella

Assistant Vice President / Commercial & Consumer Lender
Barbara-Kass

Barbara A. Kass

Corporate Officer/Branch Manager/Lending Officer
Brad-Kuder

Bradley A. Kuder

Corporate Officer/Branch Manager/Lending Officer
Charmaine-Harvey

Charmaine E. Harvey

Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager/Lending Officer
Connie-Furman

Constance M. Furman

Executive Vice President / Senior Lending Officer
Dave-Carson

Dave Carson

Assistant Vice President / Relationship Banker
Ginger-Oettinger

Ginger M. Oettinger

Corporate Officer/Branch Manager/Lending Officer
Heather-Goeke

Heather L. Goeke

Assistant Vice President / Commercial & Consumer Lender
Heidi-Keebler

Heidi L. Keebler

Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager/Lending Officer
Jasmin-Martell

Jasmin Martell

Customer Service Specialist
Jess-Sooby

Jessica Sooby

CSS | Branch Training Specialist
Joe-Schofield

Joseph M. Schofield

Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager/Lending Officer
Kathryn-Palopoli

Kathryn Palopoli

Corporate Officer/Branch Manager/Lending Officer
Kevin-Dolton

Kevin D. Dolton

Assistant Vice President / Relationship Banker
Linda-Miller

Linda K. Miller

Senior Relationship Manager / Corporate Officer
Margaret-Young

Margaret M. Young

Vice President/Director of Training/Commercial and Consumer Lending
Michelle K. Byrne

Michelle K. Byrne

Vice President/Residential Mortgage Specialist
Nicole-Dost

Nicole Dost

Banking Officer | CSS | Branch Training Specialist
Rich-Edwards

Richard N. Edwards, CDFA®

Vice President / Senior Portfolio Manager
Robert-Charlton

Robert Charlton

Assistant Vice President / Commercial & Consumer Lender
Roshani-Vyas

Roshani Vyas, CTFA

Corporate Officer | Relationship Manager
Ryan-Luby

Ryan Luby

Assistant Vice President/Commercial and Consumer Lender
Sandra Cairnes

Sandra Cairnes

Vice President / Senior Relationship Manager
Stephanie-Hilbert

Stephanie Hilbert

Customer Service Specialist | Merchant Service Rep.
Tim-Ristow

Timothy Ristow, CFP®

Vice President / Senior Portfolio Manager
Tracie-DeYoung

Tracie DeYoung

Corporate Officer/Branch Manager/Lending Officer
William-Chu

William Chu, CFP®

Portfolio Manager / Corporate Officer

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