David Zimmer, President of ERIEBANK, is pleased to announce that Bishop Dwane Brock has been elected to the ERIEBANK Advisory Board. In this capacity, he will provide community leadership and guidance as ERIEBANK continues to grow.
"Bishop Brock will be a vital resource for ERIEBANK," said Mr. Zimmer. "His more than 40 years of leadership and activism has helped to uplift our community and identify opportunities for growth. Bishop Brock’s involvement in community investment projects, revitalization efforts and educational programming will be extremely valuable to ensuring ERIEBANK is providing financial solutions that meet the needs of the community, and to growing relationships with businesses and organizations in the Erie area."
Bishop Brock is the Presiding Bishop of Covenant Ministries International Fellowship. He is Founder of the Prophet’s Roundtable, as well as Founder and CEO of Word of Faith Development Corporation, which encompasses Victory Christian Center of Erie and the Bishop’s Institute of Applied Science and Biblical Studies. Additionally, Bishop Brock is Founder and CEO of The Eagle’s Nest Leadership Corporation, an organization focused on teaching at-risk youth community civility, and providing educational and career development through the Eagle’s Nest School of Academic Distinction. Most notably, Eagle’s Nest offers financial education and workforce development training to at-risk students who are looking to reach their potential.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Bishop Brock earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and was consecrated into the ranks of the Episcopacy in 1996 in Augusta, GA. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the City of Erie Housing Authority and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for UPMC Hamot, the Hamot Health Foundation and the Eagle’s Nest Leadership Corporation. He currently resides in Erie, Pennsylvania with his wife, Olivia.
Regarding his appointment to the ERIEBANK Ohio Advisory Board, Bishop Brock said, “I am humbled to be considered and chosen to serve on such a prestigious board. I pray that I will add a perspective that inspires community growth, partnership and prosperity.”
ERIEBANK, a division of CNB Bank, is a $5.1 billion bank that has been and will continue to be developed by local business and community leaders. The local decision-making provided by ERIEBANK offers a high level of dedication and service to the communities within northwest Pennsylvania and northeast Ohio. More information about ERIEBANK is available at www.ERIEBANK.bank.