About Us

Since our founding in 1878, NexTier Bank has worked with individuals, families, organizations and businesses in the region to help contribute to economic growth and community enrichment. Four generations of the Irvine family have led NexTier throughout our history.

NexTier Bank's retail locations include 15 branch offices in northern Allegheny, Butler and Armstrong counties in western Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh. In addition NexTier offers:

Commercial Lending

NexTier Wealth Management

Trust, Investment, Brokerage and Insurance Services

NexTier Insurance Services

Personal Lines Insurance

Commercial and Small Business Insurance

NexTier Armored Services   (since 1971)

Armored and Courier Services

Serving Pittsburgh and Butler

Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia
1.866.257.5858

Mortgage Services

238 East Main Street

Evans City, PA 16033

1.800.262.1088

History

S.J. Irvine, Sr. founded NexTier, previously named Citizens National Bank, because of a great need to protect and access cash when Evansburg (now Evans City) became an oil boomtown. The bank continued as a private organization until it received a state charter in 1893 and its national charter in 1907.

Through the market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression, Citizens continued to operate while many of the nation’s banks collapsed. During this time, the bank reinforced its message of being locally owned and operated for the people of Butler County.

In 1940, S.J. Irvine, Jr. succeeded his father as president. The third generation of the Irvine family, S.J. Irvine III (“Buzz”) began his career as bank president in 1956 and began a progressive expansion program in 1959. In 2000, his daughter, Margaret Irvine Weir, became the fourth generation to lead the bank as president.

A new name and tagline, NexTier Bank, Experience The Next Level, were chosen in 2005 to position the enterprise for the future and reflect the organization’s strategic direction. True to its tradition, NexTier continues its commitment to the communities it serves and to helping customers reach the next level of financial growth and security.

As Chairman of the Board and President, S. J. Irvine III and Margaret Irvine Weir represent the third and fourth generation of leadership, respectively. Donald Shamey is Chief Executive Officer.

On November 8, 2010, NexTier announced the termination of its pending merger agreement with Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

Honors and Awards

NexTier was named a “Corporate Champion in Education” in 2010 by the Smart Futures organization for its sponsorship and participation in the e-mentoring program. NexTier’s donations through the EITC program resulted in the e-mentoring program expanding throughout Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Margaret Irvine Weir was appointed to the Board of Directors of Butler Health System in April, 2010.

The Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) recognized Terri Bernath for reaching the 40-year mark in her career in the banking industry. The PBA also named her a member of the 40-Year Club, comprised of its members who have worked 40 or more years in Pennsylvania’s banking industry.  

NexTier Bank earned the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Western Pennsylvania's 2008 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. The annual award goes to businesses within the BBB's 28-county service area that maintain a solid commitment to conducting ethical business practices.

 The ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Association, the industry’s national trade organization, recently recognized NexTier Bank, N.A. as a Silver ESOP Company. NexTier received the recognition for sustaining its ESOP for 25 years or more, and for supporting the concept of employee ownership through ESOPs. 

The International Association of Business Communicators awarded NexTier Bank a Golden Triangle Award of Honor in the Communication Management/Social Media category for its "Speaking of Business" podcast series. The award recognizes business communication professionals in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), recognized NeTier Bank for 100 years of distinguished service and contributions to the community when reaching its centennial anniversary as a national bank. NexTier was founded under a state charter in 1876 and became nationally chartered in 1907.

Margaret Irvine Weir was named one of the Top 25 Women in Business by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

NexTier Bank earned the “Most Community Active Business” award twice from the Butler County Chamber of Commerce.

The PA Department of Community and Economic Development recognized NexTier Bank for the third time as one of the “100 Best Places to Work in PA.”.  NexTier earned this distinction via a survey and awards program that identified, recognized and honored workplaces that most benefit the state’s economy, workforce and businesses.

Margaret Irvine Weir served on the Pittsburgh branch of the Federal Reserve Bank for four years.

Margaret Irvine Weir was named to a 3-year term as Chair of Economics Pennsylvania’s President’s Council.. 

Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania presented NexTier Bank with its Silver Level Leadership Circle Award for NexTier’s contribution toward advancing Junior Achievement’s mission – providing economic education to children in our communities. 

The Butler County Chamber of Commerce named Jennifer Roxbury, NexTier COO and Senior Vice President of Human Resources, most distinguished person in Butler County for her community service in the region.  

Margaret Irvine Weir was named one of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Woman in Business, an award created by then-governor Tom Ridge to recognize contributions that women make to Pennsylvania’s economy

Due to NexTier’s investment in EconomicsPennsylvania through allocation of EITC credits, the NexTier Center for Economic Education at Butler County Community College has offered fall and spring stock market games.

The Woodlands Foundation honored NexTier Bank President Margaret Irvine Weir for her dedication to youth and financial education and her support of the Pittsburgh community at its 2008 Butterfly Ball.