"Mike has never forgotten that success is the result of building individual relationships," said a York Traditions Bank Associate who nominated Kochenour for the award. "Mike has an amazing gift of making every individual feel important and valued. His authenticity and positive spirit are truly contagious." 

Paul V. Kilker, Board Vice Chair, added, "This award reinforces the remarkable impact Mike has had throughout his 45-year career, not only on the banking industry but throughout the community he loves." Kochenour has a long history of servant leadership. After experiencing the loss of a granddaughter, he felt called to chair the March of Dimes' "March for Babies," inspiring others to join him on "Team Brooke." His guidance has benefitted a long list of community organizations such as United Way, York County Bar Foundation, American Red Cross, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, Byrnes Health Education Center, and many others.

Each September, ICBA seeks nominations from community bankers, customers and community leaders to identify passionate, innovative and savvy community bankers for this prestigious award. This is the third year the association has held the contest.

Mr. Kochenour will be featured along with the other three winners in the December issue of Independent Banker®, ICBA's monthly publication and the number-one source of community banking news for ICBA members. Kochenour will also be recognized at the 2017 ICBA Community Banking LIVE® national convention in San Antonio next March.