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Mauch Chunk Trust Company promoted Nicole Barbaro to executive vice president and CFO, naming her successor to become president and CEO in 2026.
Mauch Chunk Trust announces leadership transition
Stacy Wescoe//January 12, 2026//
Listen to this articleMauch Chunk Trust Company has promoted Nicole Barbaro executive vice president and CFO and named as the successor to become MCT’s next president and CEO following Patrick H. Reilly’s planned retirement in late 2026.
Barbaro’s expanded role and the long-term succession plan reflect the confidence of senior leadership in her ability to guide the organization into the future, said the board of directors in a release.
“Nicole has demonstrated exceptional dedication to Mauch Chunk Trust Company for nearly two decades,” said Reilly. “Her understanding of community banking, her commitment to our customers, and her professionalism make her an outstanding choice for executive vice president and, in the future, for CEO. This planned transition ensures continued stability and strong leadership for years to come.”
Barbaro began her banking career with Mauch Chunk Trust Company in 2007.
A committed lifelong learner, Barbaro is a 2018 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Cedar Crest College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She previously completed an associate degree in accounting from Lehigh Carbon Community College and is a graduate of Lehighton Area High School. Raised in Carbon County, she continues to reside locally and remains deeply engaged in the community she serves.
“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving Mauch Chunk Trust Company in this expanded role,” said Barbaro. “It is a privilege to work alongside such dedicated colleagues, and I look forward to helping guide MCT’s continued growth and service to our community.”
