UNITED STATES

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS



NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of Embassy Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) will be held at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center at 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, June 15, 2017,14, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. E.D.T. to vote upon the following matters:



(1)

To elect two (2) Directors of the Company to Class 12 for a term of three (3) years (see the attached proxy statement for a list of nominees);



(2)

To ratify the selection of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017;2018; and



(3)

To act upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting.



The board of directors recommends that you vote “FOR” the election of each of the nominees for Director listed in the attached proxy statement; and “FOR” the ratification of the appointment of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017.2018.



Only shareholders of record at the close of business on April 17, 201716, 2018 will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the meeting or any adjournment or postponement of the meeting.  Please complete, sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card as promptly as possible, whether or not you plan to attend the meeting in person, and return it in the enclosed return envelope.  The return of the enclosed proxy card will not in any way affect your right to attend the annual meeting.  This notice and the attached proxy statement are being mailed to shareholders on or about the date hereof.  We encourage you to read the proxy statement carefully.





 

 

 



 

By the Order of the Board of Directors

 



 

/s/ Judith A. Hunsicker

 

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

 

Judith A. Hunsicker

 

May 5, 20174, 2018

 

Secretary

 



Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 15, 2017.14, 2018.  This notice, the proxy statement, proxy card and 20162017 Annual Report are available at: http://materials.proxyvote.com/290791.





 

 


 

 



 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Annual Meeting Information

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Who is entitled to vote?

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On what am I voting?

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How does the Board of Directors recommend I vote?

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How do I vote?

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How do I change my vote?

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What is a quorum?

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What vote is required to approve each proposal?

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Who will count the vote?

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How are proxies being solicited?

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What is the deadline for shareholder proposals for next year’s annual meeting?

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Internet Availability of Proxy Materials

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors

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Board of Directors

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Nominees for Election

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Information as to Nominees and Directors

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Governance of the Company

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Director Independence

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Leadership Structure of the Board

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Role of the Board of Directors in Risk Oversight

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Attendance at Meetings

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Committees of the Board of Directors

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Nominating Process

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Shareholder Communications

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Code of Conduct (Ethics)

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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

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Executive Officers

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Information Concerning Share Ownership

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Beneficial Ownership of Principal Holders

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Beneficial Ownership of Executive Officers and Directors

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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

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Information Concerning Compensation

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Compensation Philosophy

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Director Compensation

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Director Summary Compensation Table

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Non-employee Director Compensation Program

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Equity Incentive Plan

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Executive Compensation

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Summary Compensation Table

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End Table

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Agreements with Executive Officers

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Stock Incentive Plan

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Proposal No. 2 – Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Fees of Independent Public Accountants

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Report of Audit Committee

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Annual Report on Form 10-K

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Other Matters

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PROXY STATEMENT



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100 Gateway Drive, Suite 100

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017

(610) 882-8800



May 5, 20174, 2018





Annual Meeting Information



This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of Embassy Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) for use at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Thursday, June 15, 201714, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. E.D.T. at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center at 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  This proxy statement and the accompanying proxy are first being mailed to shareholders of the Company on or about May 5, 20174, 2018.  



Who is entitled to vote?



Holding the Company’s common stock on April 17, 2017,16, 2018, the record date, entitles the holder to attend and vote at the meeting.  On the record date, 7,449,6217,474,003 shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding.  Each share of the Company’s common stock entitles its holder to one vote on all matters presented at the meeting.  See “What vote is required to approve each proposal?” below.



On what am I voting?



You will be asked to elect two (2) Directors as Class 12 Directors to serve for three-year terms expiring in 20202021 and to ratify the selection of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017.2018.  The Board of Directors is not aware of any other matters to be presented for action at the annual meeting.  If any other matter requiring a vote of the shareholders would be presented at the meeting, the proxies will vote according to the directions of the Company’s Board of Directors.

How does the Board of Directors recommend I vote on the proposals?



The Board of Directors recommends that you vote:



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“FOR” the election of each of the nominees for Director listed in this proxy statement; and

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“FOR” the ratification of the appointment of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017.2018.



How do I vote?



There are two methods.  You may vote by completing and returning the enclosed proxy card or by attending the annual meeting and voting in person. 



If you sign your proxy card but do not make any selections, your proxy will vote “FOR” the election of each of the nominees for Director listed in this proxy statement and “FOR” the ratification of the appointment of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017.2018.





How do I change my vote?



If you give the proxy we are soliciting, you may revoke it at any time before it is exercised:



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by signing and returning a later-dated proxy; or

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by giving written notice to Embassy Bancorp, Inc., 100 Gateway Drive, Suite 100, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Attention: Judith A. Hunsicker, Corporate Secretary; or

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by voting in person at the annual meeting after giving written notice to Judith A. Hunsicker, Corporate Secretary.

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A shareholder whose shares are held in “street name” should follow the instructions of his or her broker regarding revocation of proxies.  You should note that your presence at the meeting without voting in person will not revoke an otherwise valid proxy.



What is a quorum?



The presence, in person or by proxy, of holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company is necessary to constitute a quorum at the annual meeting.  There must be a quorum for business to be transacted at the meeting.  Abstentions are counted for purposes of determining the presence or absence of a quorum, but are not considered a vote cast under Pennsylvania law.  Brokers holding shares in “street name” for their customers are generally not entitled to vote on certain matters unless they receive voting instructions from their customers.  Such shares for which brokers have not received voting instructions from their customers are called “broker non-votes.”  Under Pennsylvania law, broker non-votes will be counted to determine if a quorum is present with respect to any matter to be voted upon by shareholders at the meeting only if such shares have been voted at the meeting on a matter other than a procedural motion.



As of  April 17, 2017,16, 2018, the record date, 7,458,6117,499,350 shares of common stock were issued and 7,449,6217,474,003 were outstanding.  The holders of a majority of the outstanding shares, or at least 3,724,8113,737,002 shares, must be present in person or represented by proxy in order to establish a quorum.



What vote is required to approve each proposal?



Election of Directors



Directors will be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting by the holders of shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on the election of directors.  Plurality means that the individuals who receive the largest number of “FOR” votes cast are elected as directors up to the maximum number of directors to be chosen at the Annual Meeting.  Accordingly, the two (2) nominees for Class 12 Director receiving the highest number of “FOR” votes shall be elected as directors.  Abstentions and broker non-votes will not affect the outcome of the election of directors.  Shareholders may not vote their shares cumulatively in the election of directors.  If any nominee should refuse or be unable to serve, the proxy will be voted for such other person as shall be designated by the Board of Directors.  The Company has no knowledge that any of the nominees will refuse or be unable to serve if elected.  



Other Proposals



Under the Bylaws of the Company, unless otherwise provided by law, a majority of votes cast by shares present, in person or by proxy, is necessary to approve other routine proposals or business properly presented at the meeting, including without limitation, the ratification of the selection of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.  Abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect in calculating the votes on any such matters.



Who will count the vote?



The Judges of Election appointed by the Board of Directors will count the votes cast in person or by proxy at the meeting.





How are proxies being solicited?



The Company will bear its own cost of solicitation of proxies for the meeting.  In addition to solicitation by mail, the Company’s Directors, Executive Officers and employees may solicit proxies personally or by telephone, facsimile transmission or otherwise.  These Directors, Executive Officers and employees will not be additionally compensated for their solicitation efforts, but may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with these efforts.  The Company will reimburse brokerage firms, fiduciaries, nominees and others for their out-of-pocket expenses incurred in forwarding proxy materials to beneficial owners of shares of common stock held in their names.



What is the deadline for shareholder proposals at next year’s annual meeting?



Any shareholder who, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, wishes to submit a proposal for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement for its 20182019 annual meeting of shareholders must deliver the proposal in writing to the Secretary of Embassy Bancorp, Inc. at the Company’s principal executive offices at 100 Gateway Drive, Suite 100, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, not later than January 7, 2018.2019.  Under Rule 14a-4(c)(1) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, if any shareholder proposal intended to be presented at the 20172018 annual meeting without inclusion in our proxy statement was received at our principal executive offices after March 22, 2017,21, 2018, then a proxy will have the ability to confer discretionary authority to vote on the proposal.

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Internet Availability of Proxy Materials



Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 15, 2017.14, 2018.  This proxy statement, the enclosed proxy card and our 20162017 Annual Report are available at http://materials.proxyvote.com/290791.



Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements



This proxy statement and the documents that have been incorporated herein by reference may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In some cases, these statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions. Actual results and trends could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various risks, uncertainties and other factors.  Such risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and experience to differ from those projected include, but are not limited to, the following: ineffectiveness of our business strategy due to changes in current or future market conditions; the effects of competition, and of changes in laws and regulations, including industry consolidation and development of competing financial products and services; interest rate movements; changes in credit quality; difficulties in integrating distinct business operations, including information technology difficulties; volatilities in the securities markets; and deteriorating economic conditions, and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).



Although forward-looking statements help provide additional information about us, investors should keep in mind that forward-looking statements are only predictions, at a point in time, and are inherently less reliable than historical information. You are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this proxy statement. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this proxy statement, other than as may be required by applicable law or regulation.

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PROPOSAL NO. 1

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS



Board of Directors



The Company’s Bylaws provide that the Company’s business shall be managed by a Board of Directors of not less than five and not more than twenty-five Directors, who shall hold office for a three year term or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.  The Board has set the number of Directors at eight (8).  Pursuant to the Bylaws, the Board of Directors is divided into three Classes: Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3, with each class serving a staggered, three year term of office and being as nearly equal in number as possible. Each of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors also serves as a Director of Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley, the Company’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary (the “Bank”).



Nominees for Election



The Board of Directors proposes the following two (2) nominees be elected as Class 12 Directors to hold office for a period of three (3) years and until their successors have been elected and qualified:



Frank “Chip” Banko IIIJohn G. Englesson

Geoffrey F. BoyerPatti Gates Smith



Each of the nominees currently serves as a Class 12 Director with a term expiring in 2017.2018.  



The two (2) nominees for Director receiving the highest number of votes cast by shareholders entitled to vote for the election of Directors shall be elected.  Unless otherwise instructed, proxies received from shareholders will be voted for the election of the above-named nominees. If the nominees should become unavailable for any reason, proxies received from shareholders will be voted in favor of substitute nominees, as the Board of Directors shall determine.  The Board of Directors has no reason to believe that the nominees will be unable to serve if elected.  Any vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors, for any reason, may be filled by a majority of the Directors then in office until the expiration of the term of the vacancy. 



The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the election of the above-named nominees for election as Directors.



Information as to Nominees and Directors



We provide below information as of the date of this proxy statement about each nominee and Director of the Company.  The information includes information each Director has given the Company about his/her age, all positions held, principal occupation and business experience for the past five years.  In addition to the information presented below regarding each nominee’s specific experience, qualifications, attributes and skills that led the Board of Directors to the conclusion that the nominee should serve as a Director, the Company also believes that all of the current Directors and nominees have demonstrated good judgment, strength of character, and an independent mind, as well as a reputation for integrity and the highest personal and professional ethics. No Director of the Company is a Director of any other publicly-held company.

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Nominees for Class 12 Director (Current Class 12 Directors with terms expiring in 2017)

Frank “Chip” Banko III, 58

Mr. Banko III is President of Warren Distributing Co., a wholesale distribution company with three locations in New Jersey.  He has worked in the family-owned and operated businesses since 1979, which include real estate holdings, and has a working knowledge of all aspects of those businesses.  Mr. Banko III is currently a board member of Lehigh County Agricultural Society and has previously served on the board of the Wildlands Conservancy.  The Board believes that Mr. Banko III’s experience as an entrepreneur, as well as his business knowledge, well qualifies him for service as a Director of the Company.

Geoffrey F. Boyer, CFP, 72

Mr. Boyer has been a Certified Financial Planner since 1985, with experience in financial planning, investments, insurance and banking.  Mr. Boyer is a graduate, former board member and President of Leadership Lehigh Valley and has been named to Who’s Who in Finance and Industry.  He served as a past President of the Emmaus Rotary Club. He formerly served on the Board of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and as President of the Small Business Council. With his wife, he previously served as Co-Chair of the Lehigh Valley Red Cross Clara Barton Society. Mr. Boyer is currently President of Boyer Financial Group and serves as an officer or director of several local small businesses and charitable endeavors. The Board believes that Mr. Boyer’s years of experience in financial planning, investments and insurance, as well as his knowledge and involvement in the community, well qualifies him for service as a Director of the Company.

Current Class 2 Directors (terms to expire in 2018)



John G. Englesson, 6465

Mr. Englesson is Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Integrity Business Services, LLC (Integrity SBS).  Integrity SBS provides Business Process Services to Small, Medium and Large Scale Companies.  Mr. Englesson also owns and is President of 6.023 Corporation d.b.a. zAxis Corporation, a company dedicated to advising business leaders on profitably growing their businesses.  He has served in a number of executive management positions, as well as on several boards of emerging technology businesses.  He was one of the principal owners of Chadwick Telecommunications Corporation and the "Chadwick Family" of Companies.  Mr. Englesson has volunteered his time with numerous community organizations, including his current participation in the Allentown Economic Development Corporation as a Board Member and its Treasurer.Secretary.  He has also served on the Mayor of Allentown’s Transition Team as the Chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee, the Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation as its President, the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation as its Chair, the Rotary Club of Bethlehem as its President, and the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association as its President.  The Board believes that Mr. Englesson’s entrepreneurial and technical experience, as well as his knowledge and involvement within the community, well qualifies him for service as a Director of the Company.



Patti Gates Smith,  5960

Ms. Gates Smith  is  the  owner/consultant  of  GatesSmith  Consulting,  a  company  with  a  focus  in  educationeducational  events  and  foundation management.  She was formally a School Administrator with The Lutheran Academy and also a Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist for Easton Hospital.  She was the Director of Professional Development at PA State Nurses Association. Ms. Gates Smith is currently Chairmana Board Member of the Board for Visiting Nurses Association of St. Luke’s Hospital.and is Chair of the Hospice Endowment Campaign. She is an alumnus of Leadership Lehigh Valley, Class of 1995, serving as a past President of the Alumni Association and also as a member

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of the Board of Directors.  Her community involvement includeshas included such organizations as American Red Cross, as an Executive Committee Board Member; The Lutheran Academy, as Secretary of the Board; Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, as Quality Counsel Member and Concordia Lutheran Church, as a council member.  Ms. Gates Smith was also a past board member of the Pennsylvania Perinatal Association.   The Board believes that Ms. Gates Smith's experience in the medical field, as a provider and as an entrepreneur, as well as her knowledge and involvement within the community, well qualifies her for service as a Director of the Company.



Current Class 3 Directors (terms to expire in 2019)



Bernard M. Lesavoy, 5859

Mr. Lesavoy is an attorney and holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration, as well as a law degree.  He has been practicing law in the Lehigh Valley since 1987. He is currently a member of Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC and heads the firm's Corporate and Real Estate Departments. Mr. Lesavoy concentrates his practice in business, corporate real estate, business succession, and estate planning matters.  Mr. Lesavoy previously served on the advisory council of Ambassador Bank. His community involvement has included,includes, among many others, service on the boards of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Bar Association of Lehigh County, and the South Whitehall Township Zoning Hearing Board. The Board believes that Mr. Lesavoy's years of experience practicing law in the Lehigh Valley, his knowledge and involvement within the community, and his prior service on the advisory council of a bank, well qualifies him for service as a Director of the Company.



David M. Lobach, Jr. Chairman, 6768

Mr. Lobach is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Company and the Bank and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2008 and 2001, respectively, and Chairman since 2009. He was co-founder of the Bank.  He began his banking career in 1971. He was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ambassador Bank.  During his 19-year tenure with First Valley Bank prior thereto, Mr. Lobach oversaw such areas as private banking, commercial services, corporate

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business development, consumer lending functions, and holding company activities.  Mr. Lobach currently serves on the Board of St. Luke’s Hospital Network, previously as Chairman.  In addition, he currently serves on the boards of Northampton County Historical Society, The Seed Farm, Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation Board and on the advisory board for Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School.  He is a former member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Advisory Council.  He has taught various banking and business programs at area colleges and universities, including Lehigh, Dickinson and Rutgers.  He is a former member of the Board of Trustees of Moravian College Seminary in Bethlehem, PA. He is past vice chairman of Eastern States BankCard Association, Visa Division and has served the Lehigh Valley community as a volunteer on the boards of such organizations as Northampton County Historical Society, Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls Club, United Way, Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, State Theater, Pennsylvania Bankers Education Committee, Wellness Community (founding director) and the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation. The Board believes that Mr. Lobach’s extensive and diverse banking background and experience, as well as his extensive knowledge of and involvement in the community, well qualifies him for service as a Director of the Company.



John C. Pittman, 6768

Mr. Pittman was a member of the advisory council of Ambassador Bank.  He is currently President of J.C. Pittman Inc.    He formerly was Chief Executive Officer of John C. Pittman/Sport Stars, Inc., an international photo manufacturing company specializing in the youth activities market.  Prior to founding his photographic business, Mr. Pittman served as an educator in the fields of science and photography.  Mr. Pittman is a member of the Amusement Ride Safety Board as an appointee of Governor Ridge and a member of the United States Selective Service System Appeal Board for the Commonwealth of PA.  Mr. Pittman also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia and is a founding Director of the Museum of Speed in Bedford, PA.     The Board believes that Mr. Pittman’s experience as an entrepreneur operating his business in the Lehigh Valley, in addition to his prior service as advisory council to a bank, well qualifies him for service as a Director of the Company.



John T. Yurconic, 4950

Mr. Yurconic is the President of the John Yurconic Agency, a local insurance, vehicle registration and driver’s license services agency with 12 locations in Lehigh, Northampton, Schuylkill, Berks Luzerne and Carbon counties. He began his insurance career in 1989 after graduating from Lafayette College. Mr. Yurconic currently serves on the board of Synergy Holdings Corp., a workmen’s compensation specialist insurance company and PA Messenger Services, Inc. (Title N Go), a software solutions corporation. Mr. Yurconic also served on the advisory council of Ambassador Bank. He currently serves on the board of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and Lehigh Country Club.  He has previously served as an executive board member for the Minsi Trail Council of the Boys Scouts of America and board member for St. Luke’s University Health Network Allentown Campus.  The Board believes that Mr. Yurconic’s experience in the insurance business since 1989, serving the greater Lehigh Valley community, his prior service as advisory council of a bank, and his knowledge and involvement within the community, well qualifies him for service as a Director of the Company.



Current Class 1  Directors (terms to expire in 2020)

Frank “Chip” Banko III, 59

Mr. Banko III is the retired President of Warren Distributing Co., a wholesale distribution company with three locations in New Jersey.  He has worked in the family-owned and operated businesses since 1979, which include real estate holdings, and has a working knowledge of all aspects of those businesses.  Mr. Banko III is a prior board member of Lehigh County Agricultural Society and has

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previously served on the board of the Wildlands Conservancy.  The Board believes that Mr. Banko III’s experience as an entrepreneur, as well as his business knowledge, well qualifies him for service as a Director of the Company.

Geoffrey F. Boyer, CFP, 73

Mr. Boyer has been a Certified Financial Planner since 1985, with experience in financial planning, investments, insurance and banking.  Mr. Boyer is a graduate, former board member and President of Leadership Lehigh Valley and has been named to Who’s Who in Finance and Industry.  He served as a past President of the Emmaus Rotary Club. He formerly served on the Board of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and as President of the Small Business Council. With his wife, he previously served as Co-Chair of the Lehigh Valley Red Cross Clara Barton Society. Mr. Boyer is currently President of Boyer Financial Group and serves as an officer or director of several local small businesses and charitable endeavors. The Board believes that Mr. Boyer’s years of experience in financial planning, investments and insurance, as well as his knowledge and involvement in the community, well qualifies him for service as a Director of the Company.

All of the foregoing individuals have served as Directors since the organization of the Company in 2008, with the exception of Mr. Banko III (2011) and Ms. Gates Smith (2016), and all have served as Directors of the Bank since its inception in 2001, with the exception of Mr. Yurconic (2007), Mr. Banko III (2011) and Ms. Gates Smith. (2016).



Governance of the COMPANY



Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, as amended, and the Company’s Bylaws, the business of the Company is managed under the direction of the Board of Directors.  Members of the Board are kept informed of the Company’s business through discussions with the CEO and other Executive Officers, by reviewing materials provided to them, and by participation in meetings of the Board and its committees.



Director Independence



As of April 17, 2017,16, 2018, all but three members of the Board of Directors are considered independent as determined in accordance with the independence standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market.  Mr. Lobach, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Company, Bernard Lesavoy, Esquire, whose firm provides legal services to the Company and who also serves as an officer of Red Bird Associates, LLC, and Frank Banko III, who serves as an officer of and owns 45% of Red Bird Associates LLC and who also receives rent from the Bank for a branch office, are not considered independent in accordance with the independence standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market. In determining the Directors’ independence, in addition to matters disclosed under “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” below, the Board of Directors considered each Director’s beneficial ownership of Company common stock, loan transactions between the Bank and the Directors, their family members and businesses with whom they are associated, as well as any contributions made to non-profit organizations with whom they are associated.



Except with respect to the individuals noted above, in each case, the Board determined that none of the transactions impaired the independence of the Director.  For more information, please refer to “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” below.



Leadership Structure of the Board



The Board has discretion to combine or separate the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Since June of 2009, David M. Lobach, Jr. has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of both entities.  The Board

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of Directors appointed Mr. Lobach to the additional position of Chairman believing that his service as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and the Company since their respective inceptions, as well as his role as a co-founder of the Bank, uniquely qualified him for this role.  The Board of Directors believes that at this time, Mr. Lobach’s leadership in these capacities will ensure that management is aligned with the Board and positioned to effectively implement the business strategy endorsed by the Board.



The Board has not appointed a Lead Independent Director.



Role of the Board of Directors in Risk Oversight

The Board is responsible for providing oversight of the Company’s risk management processes and for overseeing the risk management function of the Company.  In carrying out its responsibilities, the Board of Directors works closely with senior risk officers and meets at least bi-annually to review management’s assessment of risk exposure and the process in place to monitor and control such exposure.  In addition, the Audit Committee meets no less than quarterly to review annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, internal audits and loan reviews, and meets in executive session with internal auditors, the Company’s principal accountants, and the Chief Financial Officer, among others, to assess risk that may affect the entire Company.



Attendance at Meetings



The Board of Directors held  twelve meetings in 2016,2017, and meets no less frequently than on a monthly basis.



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During 2016,2017, each of the Directors attended over 80%90% of the aggregate of all meetings of the Board and the committees on which he/she served.served, with the exception of Mr. Banko who attended 75%.



Each Director and nominee is expected to attend the annual meeting. All of the current Directors were present for the 20162017 annual meeting of shareholders, with the exception of Mr. Banko III.



Committees of the Board of Directors



Audit Committee



The Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors met four times during 2016,2017, and operates pursuant to a written charter, a copy of which is available on the Company’s website at www.embassybank.com under “Investor Relations”. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Boyer,  Englesson (Chairman),  Pittman, Yurconic and Ms. Gates Smith.    Mr. Lobach attends the committee meetings in a non-voting capacity.  All voting members of the Audit Committee are considered independent as determined in accordance with the independence standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market.



The Audit Committee is charged with providing assistance to the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities to the shareholders in the areas of financial controls and reporting.  Principally, these responsibilities entail assessing the effectiveness of the internal control system over financial reporting, reviewing adherence to policies and procedures and assuring the safeguarding of all Company assets and the accuracy of the Company’s financial statements and reports.  In so doing, it is the responsibility of the Audit Committee to monitor and maintain the lines of communications between the Board of Directors, external auditors, internal auditors and the senior management of the Company.  The external auditor shall be ultimately accountable to the Audit Committee. Additionally, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has unrestricted access to the Audit Committee.



The Board of Directors has determined that the Company does not have an “Audit Committee Financial Expert”, as defined by the SEC, serving on the Audit Committee. The Board of Directors believes that the members of the Audit Committee are able to read and understand consolidated financial statements of the Company, are familiar with the Company and its business, and are capable of fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of an Audit Committee without the necessity of having an “Audit Committee Financial Expert” as a member.



For further information regarding the Audit Committee, see the discussion under the caption: “Report of Audit Committee” below.



Other Committees; Personnel Committee

The Company does not have any other standing committees.



The Bank’s Personnel Committee performs the functions of a compensation committee.  When acting in such capacity, the duties of the Personnel Committee are as follows: to establish the compensation of officers and employees of the Company and Bank; to examine periodically the compensation structure of the Company; and to supervise welfare, pension and other compensation plans of the Bank and the Company.  With respect to the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers, (identified below), the Personnel Committee recommends to the full Board of Directors for its approval the compensation (both salary and bonus) of such persons based on, among other things, the following factors: the overall performance of the Company for the prior year; the amounts allocated in the Company’s budget toward compensation; and its review of the individual performance of the Named Executive

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Officers.  The Personnel Committee delegates to the Named Executive Officers the authority to establish the compensation of all other employees of the Company, within the parameters established by the Committee.



The Company did not engage the services of a compensation consultant in 2016.2017.  As a member of the Personnel Committee, as well as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lobach abstains from all voting and discussion with respect to matters pertaining to the compensation of the Named Executive Officers.  The Personnel Committee does not operate under a formal charter.

Other Committees

The Company does not have any other standing committees.



Nominating Process



The Company’s Board of Directors does not have a standing nominating committee.  The Bank’s Personnel Committee, however, reviews the qualifications of and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Company regarding potential candidates to be nominated for election to the Board of Directors.  The Personnel Committee is currently comprised of the following Directors: Messrs. Banko, Englesson, Lesavoy (Chairman) and Lobach.



The Personnel Committee does not have a charter.  It considers the nomination of all candidates for Director on a case-by-case basis.  The factors considered by the Personnel Committee include a candidate’s education, business and professional background and experience, banking experience, character and integrity.  Additionally, the Company’s Bylaws require that every Director be a shareholder of the Company.

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Due to the infrequency of nominations, the Company does not have a written policy with respect to the nomination of candidates by shareholders; however, in considering nominations for Director, its policy is to not distinguish between nominations recommended by shareholders and those recommended by the Personnel Committee.  If any shareholder wishes to recommend any candidate for nomination to the Board, he or she should submit the name of such person to the Personnel Committee at the address shown on the cover page of this proxy statement.  In order to be considered for nomination in connection with the next annual meeting of shareholders, such name and the candidate’s principal occupation, business and professional background, education and banking experience should be provided to the Personnel Committee on or before the deadline for submitting proposals for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement for its next annual meeting.



Shareholder Communications



The Board of Directors does not have a formal process for shareholders to send communications to the Board of Directors.  Investors wishing to communicate with the Board or any member may do so by addressing any communication, care of the Board or any Director, to the Company at the address shown on the first page of this proxy statement.



Code of Conduct (Ethics)



The Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Conduct (Ethics) policy governing the Company’s Directors, Executive Officers and employees.  The Code of Conduct governs such matters as conflicts of interest and use of corporate opportunity, financial reporting, violation of the Company’s policies, and the like.  The Board has also adopted a Whistleblower Policy to provide a means by which employees may report violations or suspected violations of law or Company policies without fear of retaliation.  The Audit Committee Chair is responsible for investigating and resolving such reports.  A copy of the Code of Conduct (Ethics) policy and Whistleblower Policy are available on the Company’s website at www.embassybank.com under “Investor Relations”.



Certain Relationships and Related Transactions



The Board of Directors of the Company has instituted a policy in connection with extensions of credit by the Bank to any director, officer or employee of the Company or Bank, or to any business entity in which a Director, officer or employee of the Company or Bank has a direct or indirect interest.  These extensions of credit shall only be made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with unrelated persons, and in the opinion of management do not involve more than the normal risk of collection or present other unfavorable features.  At December 31, 2016,2017, total loans and commitments of approximately $4.3$7.957 million were outstanding to our Executive Officers, Directors, and their affiliated businesses, which represented approximately 5.9%10% of our shareholders’ equity at such date. 



In January 2003, an investment group comprised of insiders of the Company formed Red Bird Associates, LLC (“Red Bird”) for purposes of purchasing the office building in which the principal offices of the Bank and Company are located.  Red Bird purchased the property subject to the existing leases of all tenants in the building, including the Bank.  The previous owner of the building was unrelated to the Company, the Bank or any of the Directors.  The original terms for the Bank’s lease were negotiated with the former owner in the year 2000.  In 2012 and 2017, the Bank and Red Bird agreed to extend the term through February 28, 2017 and February 28, 2022 respectively on terms comparable for similar space in the Lehigh Valley area. Red Bird received rents for the Gateway Drive location totaling $373,289$380,749 during 20162017 and the Bank has an outstanding lease commitment to pay $2,080,327$1,666,865  over the remaining term of the lease.  Red Bird also owns 5,600 shares of Company common stock. The following Directors and Executive Officers of the Company currently hold equity interests in Red Bird: Mr. Banko III (managing member), Mr. Boyer, Ms. Hunsicker, Mr. Lesavoy (managing member), Mr. Lobach, and Mr. Pittman.



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In March 2006, the Bank entered into a lease agreement with former Director Frank Banko providing for the lease of 2,918 square feet of first floor office space for the purpose of opening a branch at 925 W. Broad St. in Bethlehem, which lease is now held by Director Frank Banko III. Prior to its execution, the Bank obtained a third party valuation of the market rent for the space and believes that the rental terms are fair, reasonable and comparable to the terms for similar space in the Lehigh Valley area. During 2016,2017, the Bank paid $45,399$45,959 for rent of the West Broad St., Bethlehem, location and has an outstanding lease commitment to pay $195,000$149,365 over the remaining term of the lease.



Bernard M. Lesavoy, Esquire, serves as a Director of the Company and the Bank and is currently a principal of Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC.  Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC provides legal services to the Company and the Bank.  In 2016, the Company and2017,  the Bank paid $84,020$76,120 to Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC in consideration for such services.



Pursuant to the Company’s Code of Conduct (Ethics), the Board is responsible for overseeing transactions between the Company and/or the Bank and any of its affiliated parties, including Directors and Executive Officers.  In accordance therewith, each of the foregoing transactions was approved by a majority of the disinterested Directors then in office.  It is the policy of the Company to ensure that transactions with affiliates are conducted on an arm’s length basis.

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Executive Officers



We identify below each of the Executive Officers of the Company and the Bank, their age as of May 5, 2017,4, 2018, the position they currently hold and their professional experience. For purposes of this proxy statement, the Executive Officers identified below constitute the “Named Executive Officers” of the Company, as determined in accordance with SEC rules.



David M. Lobach, Jr., 6768

See profile set forth above under the heading “Current Class 3 Directors”.



Judith A. Hunsicker, 5657

Ms. Hunsicker, First Executive Officer, is the Sr. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank, serving in such capacity since the organization of the entities in 2008 and 2001, respectively. She began her banking career in 1980.  Prior to joining the Company, she was most recently a member of the senior management team of Lafayette Ambassador Bank and formerly Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ambassador Bank.  Prior thereto, she was an Assistant Vice President/Commercial Services at First Valley Bank.  She is a member of the Home Ownership Counseling Program of the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, the Moravian Leadership Council for Moravian College, and the Lehigh Valley CRA Officers Group.  She is a memberthe former chairperson of the boards and is a member of executive committees of the Lehigh Valley Community Land Trust, and Skills USA, Lehigh Valley Council.  She also serves as secretary, board and executive committee member of Community Lenders Community Development Corporation.Corporation and serves on the board of the Pratyush Sinha Foundation.  She previously served on the finance committee and as Board President of the Neighborhood Housing Services of the Lehigh Valley.  She was previouslyValley and as a board member or volunteer with such organizations as the Bethlehem YMCA, New Bethany Ministries, Minsi Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Lehigh Valley Coalition of Affordable Housing, and Junior Achievement of the Lehigh Valley.



James A. Bartholomew, 6364

Mr. Bartholomew serves as Executive Vice President of the Company and the Bank, as well as Senior Lending Officer of the Bank. He began his banking career in 1974.  Prior to joining the Bank at its inception in November, 2001, he was a Senior Vice President and Territory Sales Manager with PNC Bank (1992 to 2001), a Division Manager of Bank of Pennsylvania (1989 to 1992) and held various positions leading to Vice President at First Valley Bank (1974 to 1989).  He is a member of the Friends of the Bethlehem Mounted Police.  He has previously served as Chairman of the Board of Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation and on their Board of Directors.  He has also served in the past as a Foundation Board Member at Bethlehem Catholic High School and Northampton Community College, and participated on the boards of the Allentown Boys Club, Hispanic American Organization and Allentown Economic Development Corporation.

Diane M. Cunningham, 49

Ms. Cunningham serves as Executive Vice President of the Bank, currently overseeing the retail bank network, consumer lending, commercial services and marketing.  She began her banking career in 1988 and has previously served as Assistant Vice President at Lafayette Ambassador Bank and Assistant Vice President of Ambassador Bank.  She is a graduate of Northampton Community College and has served on various boards for non-profit organizations, including Toastmasters International, YWCA Allentown and The Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board.

Lynne M. Neel, 56

Ms. Neel serves as Executive Vice President of the Company and the Bank, as well as Controller of the Bank currently overseeing finance, loan operations and investor relations.  She is a graduate of Moravian College and began her banking career in 1985 at the former Valley Federal Savings & Loan.  Prior to joining the Bank, at its inception in September 2001, she was an Assistant Vice President at Lafayette Ambassador Bank.  She has served and/or volunteered for such organizations as Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Palmer Township Athletic Association, and Easton Area High School Musical Theatre Program.

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INFORMATION CONCERNING SHARE OWNERSHIP



Beneficial ownership of shares of the Company’s common stock is determined in accordance with SEC Rule 13d-3, which provides that a person should be credited with the ownership of any stock held, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise, in which the person has or shares:



·

Voting power, which includes power to vote or to direct the voting of the stock;

·

Investment power, which includes the power to dispose or direct the disposition of the stock; or

·

The right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days after April 17, 2017.16, 2018.



Beneficial Ownership of Principal Holders



The following table shows, to the best of the Company’s knowledge, those persons or entities, who owned of record or beneficially, on April 17, 2017,16, 2018, more than 5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock.









 

 

 

 

 



Name and Address of Beneficial Owner

Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock

Percentage of Common Stock Beneficially Owned

 



 

 

 

 

 



Frank Banko III

504,395 

(1)

6.67%

 



c/o Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 



100 Gateway Drive, Suite 100

 

 

 

 



Bethlehem, PA 18017

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 



David M. Lobach, Jr.

449,903 

(2)

5.95%

 



c/o Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 



100 Gateway Drive, Suite 100

 

 

 

 



Bethlehem, PA 18017

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 



(1) Includes 2,506 shares held by spouse and 5,600 shares attributable to Mr. Banko's interest of Red Bird as Manager.

 



(2) Includes 4,203 shares held jointly with spouse; 46,304 shares held by spouse; 196 shares held jointly with son; 206 shares held as custodian under UGMA for granddaughter; and 67,089 shares issuable pursuant to presently exercisable stock options.

 



 

 



 

 

 

 

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner

Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock

Percentage of Common Stock Beneficially Owned

 

Frank Banko III

504,943 

(1)

6.65%

 

c/o Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

100 Gateway Drive, Suite 100

 

 

 

 

Bethlehem, PA 18017

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

David M. Lobach, Jr.

465,926 

(2)

6.14%

 

c/o Embassy Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

100 Gateway Drive, Suite 100

 

 

 

 

Bethlehem, PA 18017

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

(1) Includes 2,530 shares held by spouse and 5,600 shares attributable to Mr. Banko's interest of Red Bird as Manager.

 

(2) Includes 4,203 shares held jointly with spouse; 46,304 shares held by spouse; 198 shares held jointly with son; 308 shares held as custodian under UGMA for granddaughter; and 67,089 shares issuable pursuant to presently exercisable stock options.

 



 

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Beneficial Ownership of Executive Officers and Directors



The following table sets forth, as of April 17, 2017,16, 2018, and from information supplied by the respective persons, the amount and the percentage, if over 1%, of the common stock of the Company beneficially owned by each Director, each nominee for Director, each of the Named Executive Officers and all Executive Officers and Directors of the Company as a group.







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Individual or Identity of Group

Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership (1)

 

Percent of Class

 

Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership (1)

 

Percent of Class

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directors and Named Executive Officers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frank Banko III

504,395 

(2)

6.67%

 

504,943 

(2)

6.65%

 

James R. Bartholomew

21,779 

(3)

*

 

24,180 

(3)

*

 

Geoffrey F. Boyer

105,057 

(4)

1.39%

 

105,857 

(4)

1.40%

 

John G. Englesson

69,420 

(5)

*

 

64,751 

(5)

*

 

Judith A. Hunsicker

83,592 

(6)

1.11%

 

85,932 

(6)

1.13%

 

Bernard M. Lesavoy

159,155 

(7)

2.11%

 

161,641 

(7)

2.13%

 

David M. Lobach, Jr.

449,903 

(8)

5.95%

 

465,926 

(8)

6.14%

 

John C. Pittman

371,027 

(9)

4.91%

 

371,795 

(9)

4.90%

 

Patti G. Smith

241,756 

(10)

3.20%

 

240,063 

(10)

3.16%

 

John T. Yurconic

25,998 

(11)

*

 

27,611 

(11)

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Executive Officers, Directors and Nominees as a Group (10 Persons)

2,032,082 

 

26.88%

 

All Executive Officers, Directors and Nominees as a Group (12 Persons)

2,068,085 

 

27.26%

 

* Indicates beneficial ownership of less than 1%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Unless otherwise indicated, to the knowledge of the Company, all persons listed have sole voting and investment power

(1) Unless otherwise indicated, to the knowledge of the Company, all persons listed have sole voting and investment power

 

(1) Unless otherwise indicated, to the knowledge of the Company, all persons listed have sole voting and investment power

 

with respect to their shares of Company common stock, except to the extent authority is shared by spouses under

with respect to their shares of Company common stock, except to the extent authority is shared by spouses under

 

with respect to their shares of Company common stock, except to the extent authority is shared by spouses under

 

applicable law. Pursuant to the rules of the SEC, the number of shares of common stock deemed outstanding includes

applicable law. Pursuant to the rules of the SEC, the number of shares of common stock deemed outstanding includes

 

applicable law. Pursuant to the rules of the SEC, the number of shares of common stock deemed outstanding includes

 

shares issuable pursuant to options held by the respective person or group that are currently exercisable or may be exercised

shares issuable pursuant to options held by the respective person or group that are currently exercisable or may be exercised

 

shares issuable pursuant to options held by the respective person or group that are currently exercisable or may be exercised

 

within 60 days of April 17, 2017 (“presently exercisable stock options”), in the amount of 112,016. Amounts reported in

 

within 60 days of April 16, 2018 (“presently exercisable stock options”), in the amount of 113,425. Amounts reported in

within 60 days of April 16, 2018 (“presently exercisable stock options”), in the amount of 113,425. Amounts reported in

 

this column also include shares attributable to the respective person as a result of their ownership interest in and/or position with

this column also include shares attributable to the respective person as a result of their ownership interest in and/or position with

 

this column also include shares attributable to the respective person as a result of their ownership interest in and/or position with

 

Red Bird Associates, LLC. Fractional shares beneficially owned by such individuals have been rounded down to the number of

Red Bird Associates, LLC. Fractional shares beneficially owned by such individuals have been rounded down to the number of

 

Red Bird Associates, LLC. Fractional shares beneficially owned by such individuals have been rounded down to the number of

 

whole shares beneficially owned. Beneficial ownership may be disclaimed as to certain of these shares.

whole shares beneficially owned. Beneficial ownership may be disclaimed as to certain of these shares.

 

whole shares beneficially owned. Beneficial ownership may be disclaimed as to certain of these shares.

 

(2) Includes 2,506 shares held by spouse and 5,600 shares attributable to Mr. Banko as Manager of Red Bird.

 

(3) Includes 2,752 shares held jointly with spouse; 63 shares held by spouse as custodian for grandson; and 62 shares held by

 

spouse as custodian for granddaughter.

 

 

 

 

(4) Includes 5,276 shares held by spouse and 12,388 shares held as custodian under UGMA.

 

(5) Includes 3,671 shares held by spouse and 2,875 shares held by spouse under UGMA.

 

(2) Includes 2,530 shares held by spouse and 5,600 shares attributable to Mr. Banko as Manager of Red Bird.

(2) Includes 2,530 shares held by spouse and 5,600 shares attributable to Mr. Banko as Manager of Red Bird.

 

(3) Includes 2,778 shares held jointly with spouse; 63 shares held by spouse as custodian for grandson; and 62 shares held by

(3) Includes 2,778 shares held jointly with spouse; 63 shares held by spouse as custodian for grandson; and 62 shares held by

 

spouse as custodian for granddaughter; and 1,409 shares issuable pursuant to presently exercisable stock options.

spouse as custodian for granddaughter; and 1,409 shares issuable pursuant to presently exercisable stock options.

 

(4) Includes 5,276 shares held by spouse and 12,505 shares held as custodian under UGMA.

(4) Includes 5,276 shares held by spouse and 12,505 shares held as custodian under UGMA.

 

(5) Includes 5,006 shares held by spouse; 2,902 shares held by spouse as custodian under UGMA; and 675 shares held by son.

(5) Includes 5,006 shares held by spouse; 2,902 shares held by spouse as custodian under UGMA; and 675 shares held by son.

 

(6) Includes 53 shares held jointly with spouse and 44,927 shares issuable pursuant to presently exercisable stock options.

(6) Includes 53 shares held jointly with spouse and 44,927 shares issuable pursuant to presently exercisable stock options.

 

(6) Includes 53 shares held jointly with spouse and 44,927 shares issuable pursuant to presently exercisable stock options.

 

(7) Includes 85,264 shares held jointly with spouse; 2,564 shares held by spouse; 22,939 held as custodian under UGMA; and

 

(7) Includes 87,535 shares held jointly with spouse; 2,564 shares held by spouse; 23,155 held as custodian under UGMA; and

(7) Includes 87,535 shares held jointly with spouse; 2,564 shares held by spouse; 23,155 held as custodian under UGMA; and

 

5,600 shares attributable to Mr. Lesavoy as Manager of Red Bird.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8) Includes 4,203 shares held jointly with spouse; 46,304 shares held by spouse; 196 shares held jointly with son; 206 shares held as

 

(8) Includes 4,203 shares held jointly with spouse; 46,304 shares held by spouse; 198 shares held jointly with son; 308 shares held as

(8) Includes 4,203 shares held jointly with spouse; 46,304 shares held by spouse; 198 shares held jointly with son; 308 shares held as

 

custodian under UGMA for granddaughter; and 67,089 shares issuable pursuant to presently exercisable stock options.

custodian under UGMA for granddaughter; and 67,089 shares issuable pursuant to presently exercisable stock options.

 

custodian under UGMA for granddaughter; and 67,089 shares issuable pursuant to presently exercisable stock options.

 

(9) Includes 5,555 shares held by spouse and 150 shares held by spouse as custodian under UGMA.

(9) Includes 5,555 shares held by spouse and 150 shares held by spouse as custodian under UGMA.

 

(9) Includes 5,555 shares held by spouse and 150 shares held by spouse as custodian under UGMA.

 

(10) Includes 234,090 shares held as trustee of Ms. Smith's and her spouse's living trust and 200 shares held as trustee of Ms. Smith's

 

living trust.

 

 

 

 

(10) All shares held as trustee of Ms. Smith's living trust.

(10) All shares held as trustee of Ms. Smith's living trust.

 

(11) All Shares held jointly with spouse.

(11) All Shares held jointly with spouse.

 

(11) All Shares held jointly with spouse.

 



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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance



Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (referred to herein as the “Exchange Act”), requires Directors, Executive Officers and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in beneficial ownership with the SEC.  Such persons are also required to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.



The Company believes that during the period January 1, 20162017 through December 31, 2016,2017, its Directors, Executive Officers and greater than 10% beneficial owners timely filed all reports required under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, except that Ms. Patti Gates Smith made one late filing during the month of March 2016 of a Form 3A Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities relating to transactions involving the distribution of shares held under the Elmer D. Gates Revocable Trust due to an administrative oversight.Act. 







INFORMATION CONCERNING COMPENSATION



Compensation Philosophy



The Board of Director’s annual compensation decisions are the product of a multi-step process.  Annual salary adjustments are determined in light of budgetary constraints and overall performance.  Both cash and equity bonuses are completely discretionary and based upon an evaluation of both the employee’s and Company’s overall performance for the prior year.



In determining the amounts to be allocated toward compensation in the Company’s annual budget, generally, as well as the compensation to be paid to the Named Executive Officers, specifically, the Board of Directors and Personnel Committee have always placed a strong emphasis on the overall performance of the Company, its efficiency ratio (e.g., noninterest expense divided by total revenue (net interest income plus noninterest income), and the productivity ratios of total assets to employee, total loans to employee, total deposits to employee, and net income to employee (the “employee ratios”).  The Board believes that the efficiency ratio and employee ratios are particularly important in determining compensation because it views such ratios as reasonable indicators of individual and team efforts.  The Board also believes in running the Company for the long term and looks toward its management team to lead the Company’s future growth.



For the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, the Company’s team productivity benchmarks or employee ratios were in the very top quartile of performance in comparison to those institutions that the Company considers its peers (e.g., a total of 2820 Pennsylvania financial institutions with total assets ranging from $500 million to $1.1 billion).  Importantly, it should be noted that those financial institutions the Company considers its peers have 63%66% greater overall average salary and benefit costs as a percent of average assets than that of the Company’s. When one considers this fact together with the return on investment on an employee-by-employee basis, as indicated by the employee ratios, the Board feels strongly that employees are fairly compensated for their efforts.  In other words, because the Company has fewer employees supporting a greater number of assets, loans, deposits, and net income than the average of its peers, it is beneficial for the Company to pay such employees for their high level of expectations and resulting performance.



The Board of Directors believes that its compensation philosophy and the resultant compensation paid to the Company’s employees, and the programs and practices on which such compensation decisions are based, are reasonable and do not present any risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.



More specifically, with respect to risk management, the Board believes that by allocating a significant percentage of an employee’s total compensation to salary, not linking annual incentive compensation to pre-determined annual performance criteria, and rewarding employees for their efforts on an employee-by-employee basis, the Company’s compensation program is fair to the Company and the employee, and any incentive for an employee to take unnecessary and excessive risk is adequately minimized. 



Finally, and most importantly, the Board believes that its approach to compensation has enabled the Company to enjoy a stable team of highly engaged banking professionals who have continued to fine tune the Company’s unique business model, culture, and resulting performance.

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Director Compensation



Director Summary Compensation Table



The following table summarizes the compensation paid by the Company to Directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for services rendered in 2015,2016,  other than David M. Lobach, Jr., who did not receive compensation as a Director.











 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

Fees Earned or Paid in Cash

Restricted Stock Awards

Non-equity Incentive Plan Compensation

Change in
Pension Value
and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings

All
Other Compensation (1)

Total

 

Fees Earned or Paid in Cash

Restricted Stock Awards

Non-equity Incentive Plan Compensation

Change in
Pension Value
and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings

All
Other Compensation (1)

Total

 

Frank Banko III

$

 -

$

 -

$

 -

$

 -

$

30 

$

30 

 

$

7,336 

$

7,316 

$

 -

$

 -

$

31 

$

14,683 

 

Geoffrey F. Boyer

 

8,376 

 

8,374 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

16,750 

 

 

8,861 

 

8,851 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

17,712 

 

John P. Brew (2)

 

 

14,297 

 

 -

 

 -

 

35 

 

14,340 

 

John G. Englesson

 

8,376 

 

8,374 

 

 -

 

 -

 

42 

 

16,792 

 

 

9,004 

 

8,996 

 

 -

 

 -

 

45 

 

18,045 

 

Bernard M. Lesavoy

 

7,911 

 

7,901 

 

 -

 

 -

 

29 

 

15,841 

 

 

8,856 

 

8,838 

 

 -

 

 -

 

31 

 

17,725 

 

John C. Pittman

 

8,226 

 

8,206 

 

 -

 

 -

 

58 

 

16,490 

 

 

8,856 

 

8,838 

 

 -

 

 -

 

64 

 

17,758 

 

Patti Gates Smith (3)

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

Patti Gates Smith

 

8,258 

 

8,242 

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

16,500 

 

John T. Yurconic

 

 

15,275 

 

 -

 

 -

 

17 

 

15,293 

 

 

 

17,133 

 

 -

 

 -

 

18 

 

17,154 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes bank owned life insurance "BOLI" purchased by the Company on certain of its employees and directors.

(1) Includes bank owned life insurance "BOLI" purchased by the Company on certain of its employees and directors.

 

(1) Includes bank owned life insurance "BOLI" purchased by the Company on certain of its employees and directors.

 

(2) As previously reported, Mr. Brew served as a director until his retirement on March 31, 2016 .

 

(3) As previously reported, Ms. Gates Smith was appointed to the Board on February 19, 2016.

 



Non-employee Director Compensation Program



Pursuant to the Company’s Non-employee Director Compensation Program for fiscal year 2016,2017, each non-employee Director of the Company was entitled to receive annual compensation in the amount of $18,000$23,000 payable at the election of the Director, in shares of Company common stock or a combination of cash and Company common stock; provided, that the cash portion of any such election shall be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the total amount of the annual fee.  On November 18, 2016,17, 2017, the Board approved an increase to the annual compensation paid to each non-employee Director of the Company to $23,000$27,000 effective with the 20172018 fiscal year.  Company common stock issued in payment of the annual fee is issued pursuant to the Embassy Bancorp, Inc. 2010 Stock Incentive Plan. 



In order for a Director to be eligible to receive the annual fee, a Director must have attended at least seventy-five percent (75%) of all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the committee(s) on which he or she serves held during the subject year.  In the event that the Director attends at least seventy-five percent (75%), but less than one hundred percent (100%), of all such meetings held during a subject year, the annual fee will be prorated accordingly.  For example, if a Director attended eighty percent (80%) of all meetings of the Board and of the committee(s) on which he or she serves held in 2016,2017, he or she would be entitled to receive an annual fee equal to eighty percent (80%) of $18,000,$23,000, or $14,400.$18,400. If a Director attended seventy four percent (74%) of all such meetings held in 2016,2017, he or she would not be entitled to receive the annual fee.



Equity Incentive Plan



Non-employee Directors of the Company and the Bank remain eligible to participate in the Embassy Bancorp, Inc. 2010 Stock Incentive Plan.  For information regarding the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, see “Executive Compensation – Equity Incentive Plans” below.

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Executive Compensation



The following Executive Officers have been identified as our “Named Executive Officers”: David M. Lobach, Jr.-Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; Judith A. Hunsicker-First Executive Officer, Chief Operating and Financial Officer; and James A. Bartholomew-Senior Executive Vice President and Senior Lending Officer.

Summary Compensation Table



The table below sets forth the compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to each of the Named Executive Officers for the year ended December 31, 20162017 and the prior fiscal year. While employed, executives are entitled to base salary, participation in the executive compensation programs identified below, and other benefits common to all employees of the Bank.









 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name and Principal Position

Year

Salary ($)

Bonus ($)

Option Awards ($)(1)

Stock Awards ($)(2)

Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($)

All Other Compensation ($)(3)

Total ($)

Year

Salary ($)

Bonus ($)

Option Awards ($)(1)

Stock Awards ($)(2)

Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($)

All Other Compensation ($)(3)

Total ($)

David M. Lobach

2016

$

532,646 

 

$

101,203 

 

$

16,237 

 

$

2,873 

 

$

161,129 

 

$

23,971 

 

$

838,058 

2017

$

567,268 

 

$

107,781 

 

$

678 

 

$

2,471 

 

$

172,409 

 

$

25,662 

 

$

876,268 

CEO, President and Chairman

2015

$

500,137 

 

$

95,500 

 

$

26,847 

 

$

2,725 

 

$

141,939 

 

$

22,794 

 

$

789,942 

2016

$

532,646 

 

$

101,203 

 

$

16,237 

 

$

2,873 

 

$

161,129 

 

$

23,971 

 

$

838,058 

Judith A. Hunsicker

2016

$

355,951 

 

$

67,631 

 

$

10,873 

 

$

762 

 

$

109,158 

 

$

10,107 

 

$

554,482 

2017

$

379,088 

 

$

72,027 

 

$

454 

 

$

271 

 

$

116,015 

 

$

10,775 

 

$

578,630 

COO, CFO and Senior Executive VP

2015

$

334,226 

 

$

63,500 

 

$

17,978 

 

$

796 

 

$

91,860 

 

$

9,757 

 

$

518,117 

2016

$

355,951 

 

$

67,631 

 

$

10,873 

 

$

762 

 

$

109,158 

 

$

10,107 

 

$

554,482 

James R. Bartholomew

2016

$

270,097 

 

$

51,319 

 

$

138 

 

$

 -

 

$

159,821 

 

$

7,678 

 

$

489,053 

2017

$

287,654 

 

$

54,654 

 

$

4,619 

 

$

72 

 

$

171,009 

 

$

13,198 

 

$

531,206 

Executive Vice President and SLO

2015

$

253,612 

 

$

48,250 

 

$

 -

 

$

403 

 

$

142,857 

 

$

6,300 

 

$

451,423 

2016

$

270,097 

 

$

51,319 

 

$

138 

 

$

 -

 

$

159,821 

 

$

7,678 

 

$

489,054 

(1) Option awards are valued based upon the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The actual value, if any, that may be realized will depend on the

(1) Option awards are valued based upon the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The actual value, if any, that may be realized will depend on the

(1) Option awards are valued based upon the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The actual value, if any, that may be realized will depend on the

excess of the stock price over the exercise price on the date the option is exercised. Therefore, there is no assurance the value realized will be at or

excess of the stock price over the exercise price on the date the option is exercised. Therefore, there is no assurance the value realized will be at or

excess of the stock price over the exercise price on the date the option is exercised. Therefore, there is no assurance the value realized will be at or

near the value estimated by the Black-Scholes model. The assumptions underlying the Black-Scholes model are set forth in footnote 11 to our

near the value estimated by the Black-Scholes model. The assumptions underlying the Black-Scholes model are set forth in footnote 11 to our

near the value estimated by the Black-Scholes model. The assumptions underlying the Black-Scholes model are set forth in footnote 11 to our

consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(2) Restricted stock granted to employees are valued at the date of the grant based on the fair market value of the Company's stock

(2) Restricted stock granted to employees are valued at the date of the grant based on the fair market value of the Company's stock

(2) Restricted stock granted to employees are valued at the date of the grant based on the fair market value of the Company's stock

at the date of the grant and are recognized in compensation expense over the service period, which is generally the vesting period.

at the date of the grant and are recognized in compensation expense over the service period, which is generally the vesting period.

at the date of the grant and are recognized in compensation expense over the service period, which is generally the vesting period.

(3) Includes Deferred Salary Savings Plan (401 (k)) company matching contributions, life insurance premiums, and personal use of company vehicle.

(3) Includes Deferred Salary Savings Plan (401 (k)) company matching contributions, life insurance premiums, and personal use of company vehicle.

(3) Includes Deferred Salary Savings Plan (401 (k)) company matching contributions, life insurance premiums, and personal use of company vehicle.



The current annual salaries of the Named Executive Officers are: Mr. Lobach - $567,268;$601,304; Ms. Hunsicker - $379,088$416,996 and Mr. Bartholomew - $287,654.$316,419.



In 2003, the Bank adopted a 401(k) Plan for all of its employees, including the above Named Executive Officers.  The Plan provides that the Bank will contribute 50% of the contribution made by each employee, with the Bank’s contribution not to exceed 4% of compensation.  The Bank’s contribution to each of the Named Executive Officers is included in the table above in the column titled “All Other Compensation”. 



In addition to the above described compensation, Executive Officers of the Company, as well as all other employees of the Company and the Bank, receive a benefit package consisting of hospitalization and health insurance coverage, optical and dental coverage, disability benefits and life insurance in the amount of  three times annual salary in the event of death while employed. The Named Executive Officers each have employment agreements and supplement executive retirement plan agreements, as described below under “Agreements with Executive Officers,” and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, also described below.

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End Table



The following table sets forth information concerning the grant and exercise of stock options and the grant of restricted stock awarded to the Company’s Named Executive Officers. 

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of 12-31-16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of 12-31-17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option Awards

 

Stock Awards

 

 

Option Awards

 

Stock Awards

Name and Principal Position

Year

 

Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options
(#) Exercisable

 

Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options
(#) Un-exercisable

 

Option Exercise Price ($)

 

Option Expiration Date

 

Shares That Have Not Vested

 

Stock Award Grant Date

Market Value of Shares That Have Not Vested ($)

 

Stock Expiration Date

Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights that Have Not Vested (#)

Market Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights that Have Not Vested ($)

Year

 

Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options
(#) Exercisable

 

Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options
(#) Un-exercisable

 

Option Exercise Price ($)

 

Option Expiration Date

 

Shares That Have Not Vested

 

Stock Award Grant Date

Market Value of Shares That Have Not Vested ($)

 

Stock Expiration Date

Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights that Have Not Vested (#)

Market Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights that Have Not Vested ($)

David M. Lobach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CEO, President and

2016

 

 -

 

 -

 

$               - 

 

N/A

 

16,405

(3)

12/21/2016

$218,843 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2017

 

 -

 

 -

 

$               - 

 

N/A

 

12,818

(1)

12/20/2017

$204,010 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Vice Chairman

2015

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

16,074

(4)

12/23/2015

214,427 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2016

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

13,678

(2)

12/21/2016

217,698 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2014

 

11,854 

 

5,927 

(1)

7.51 

 

01/17/23

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2015

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

13,085

(3)

12/23/2015

208,260 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2013

 

17,828 

 

 -

 

7.00 

 

02/22/22

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2014

 

17,781 

 

 -

 

7.51 

 

01/17/23

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2012

 

31,480 

 

 -

 

7.00 

 

02/17/21

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2013

 

17,828 

 

 -

 

7.00 

 

02/22/22

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total

 

61,162 

 

5,927 

 

$          7.14 

 

 

 

32,479

 

 

$433,270 

 

 

 

 

2012

 

31,480 

 

 -

 

7.00 

 

02/17/21

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total

 

67,089 

 

 -

 

$          7.14 

 

 

 

39,581

 

 

629,967

 

 

 

 

Judith A. Hunsicker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COO, CFO and

2016

 

 -

 

 -

 

$               - 

 

N/A

 

2,170

(5)

12/21/2016

$28,948 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2017

 

 -

 

 -

 

$               - 

 

N/A

 

1,877

(4)

12/20/2017

$29,874 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Senior Executive VP

2015

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

1,746

(6)

12/23/2015

23,292 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2016

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

1,446

(5)

12/21/2016

23,014 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2015

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

873

(6)

12/23/2015

13,895 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2014

 

7,921 

 

3,961 

(1)

7.51 

 

01/17/23

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2014

 

11,882 

 

 -

 

7.51 

 

01/17/23

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2013

 

11,914 

 

 -

 

7.00 

 

02/22/22

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2013

 

11,914 

 

 -

 

7.00 

 

02/22/22

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2012

 

21,131 

 

 -

 

7.00 

 

02/17/21

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2012

 

21,131 

 

 

 

7.00 

 

02/17/21

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total

 

40,966 

 

3,961 

 

$          7.13 

 

 

 

3,916

 

 

$52,239 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

44,927 

 

 -

 

$          7.13 

 

 

 

4,196

 

 

66,783

 

 

 

 

James R. Bartholomew

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Executive Vice President

2016

 

 -

 

4,227 

(2)

$        12.64 

 

12/21/2025

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2017

 

 -

 

 -

 

$               - 

 

N/A

 

965

(4)

12/20/2017

$15,359 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

and SLO

2015

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

883

(6)

12/23/2015

$11,779 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2016

 

1,409 

 

2,818 

(7)

12.64 

 

12/21/2025

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2014

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2015

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

442

(6)

12/23/2015

7,035 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2013

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2014

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2012

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

2013

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total

 

 -

 

4,227 

 

$        12.64 

 

 

 

883

 

 

$11,779 

 

 

 

 

2012

 

 -

 

 -

 

 -

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

1,409 

 

2,818 

 

$        12.64 

 

 

 

1,407

 

 

22,394

 

 

 

 

(1) The options vest in three equal annual installments beginning 1/17/15.

(2) The options vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/21/17.

(3) The awards include 6,047 shares that vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/21/17 and 13,158 shares that vest in eight equal installments beginning 12/21/17.

(4) The awards include 3,920 shares that vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/23/16 and 15,143 shares that vest in nine equal installments beginning 12/23/16.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) The awards include 2,809 shares that vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/20/18 and 10,009 shares that vest in seven equal installments beginning 12/20/18.

(1) The awards include 2,809 shares that vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/20/18 and 10,009 shares that vest in seven equal installments beginning 12/20/18.

(2) The awards include 6,047 shares that vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/21/17 and 13,158 shares that vest in eight equal installments beginning 12/21/17.

(2) The awards include 6,047 shares that vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/21/17 and 13,158 shares that vest in eight equal installments beginning 12/21/17.

(3) The awards include 3,920 shares that vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/23/16 and 15,143 shares that vest in nine equal installments beginning 12/23/16.

(3) The awards include 3,920 shares that vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/23/16 and 15,143 shares that vest in nine equal installments beginning 12/23/16.

(4) The a wards vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/20/18.

(4) The a wards vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/20/18.

(5) The awards vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/21/17.

(5) The awards vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/21/17.

(5) The awards vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/21/17.

(6) The awards vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/23/16.

(6) The awards vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/23/16.

(6) The awards vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/23/16.

(7) The options vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/21/17.

(7) The options vest in three equal annual installments beginning 12/21/17.



The Company does not currently maintain any non-qualified contributory deferred compensation plans in which its Named Executive Officers participate.



Agreements with Executive Officers



Employment Agreements



The Bank is party to an employment agreement, dated January 2006, with David M. Lobach, Jr., who is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank. As amended, the agreement provides for perpetual employment until Mr. Lobach reaches the age of seventy, unless terminated for “cause” or otherwise as outlined in the agreement.  Mr. Lobach currently

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receives an annual salary of $567,268,$601,304, plus a bonus which shall not exceed 30% of his salary, as may be awarded by the Board of Directors.  Mr. Lobach’s salary may be adjusted as mutually agreed by Mr. Lobach and the Bank.  Mr. Lobach’s contractcontact further provides for annual stock awards with an aggregate fair market value of not less than 30% of his salary.  Mr. Lobach’s contract also provides that in the event his employment terminates as a result of a change in control of the Company or Bank, he will receive 500% of his base salary and bonus in five annual payments and his health and other fringe benefits shall be continued for five years, in exchange for restrictive covenants which prohibit him from entering into business relationships which infringe on the operation of the Bank.  See “Change in Control Provisions” below.



The Bank is party to an employment agreement, dated January 2006, with Judith A. Hunsicker, who is Sr. Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank. As amended, the agreement provides for perpetual

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employment until Ms. Hunsicker reaches the age of seventy, unless terminated for “cause” or otherwise as outlined in the agreement.  Ms. Hunsicker currently receives an annual salary of $379,088,$416,996, plus a bonus which shall not exceed 30% of her salary, as may be awarded by the Board of Directors.  Ms. Hunsicker’s salary may be adjusted as mutually agreed by Ms. Hunsicker and the Bank.  Ms. Hunsicker’s contractcontact further provides for annual stock awards with an aggregate fair market value of not less than 30% of her salary. Ms. Hunsicker’s contract also provides that in the event her employment terminates as a result of a change in control of the Company or Bank, she will receive 500% of her base salary and bonus in five annual payments and her health and other fringe benefits shall be continued for five years, in exchange for restrictive covenants which prohibit her from entering into business relationships which infringe on the operation of the Bank.  See “Change in Control Provisions” below.



The Bank is party to an employment agreement, dated February 2009, with Mr. Bartholomew, who is Executive Vice President of Commercial Lending. As amended, the agreement provides for a three year term with successive one year extensions, and at such salary and bonuses as shall be agreed by Mr. Bartholomew and the Bank. Mr. Bartholomew currently receives an annual salary of $287,654$316,419 and a bonus as may be awarded by the Board of Directors. Mr. Bartholomew’s contract also provides that in the event his employment terminates as a result of a change in control of the Company or Bank, he will receive 300% of his base salary in a lump sum and his health and other fringe benefits shall be continued for one year, in exchange for restrictive covenants which prohibit him from entering into business relationships which infringe on the operation of the Bank.  See “Change in Control Provisions” below.





Mr. Lobach and Ms. Hunsicker’s employment agreements are automatically renewed, in perpetuity, until the age of 70, unless earlier terminated (1) by the Bank for cause, (2) by voluntary resignation or disability of the executive, (3) upon written notice from the Board of Directors for any other reason, with such termination effective five years from the date of notice, or (4) under the change in control provisions discussed below. Mr. Bartholomew’s employment agreement is for a three year term beginning February 2009, and thereafter automatically continues such that there is never less than three years remaining in the agreement, unless terminated upon prior notice.



Because potential payments to be made to the foregoing executives in connection with a change in control of the Company would subject the executives to a 20% excise tax as a golden parachute, the executives will be entitled to receive an additional gross up payment under the employment agreements equal to the total excise tax imposed. In the event such payments are made, the Internal Revenue Code and regulations promulgated thereunder provide that the golden parachute payment and tax gross up payment would not be deductible by the Company.



Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans



The Bank has entered into Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan agreements (“SERPs”) with Mr. Lobach which provide for the payment of benefits upon retirement.  Benefits accrue through a normal retirement age of 65.  Currently, the SERPs provide for the Bank’s annual payment of $283,096 to Mr. Lobach, of which $140,000 in benefits accrue through a normal retirement age of 65 and $143,096  in benefits accrue through a normal retirement age of 70, and are payable upon retirement after he reaches the specified normal retirement age.  Lesser benefits are provided for retirement prior to the specified normal retirement age.  The annual benefit is payable in equal monthly installments continuing for a period of fifteen (15) years.



The Bank has also entered into SERPs with Ms. Hunsicker and Mr. Bartholomew, which provide for the Bank’s annual payment of $213,570$227,453 to Ms. Hunsicker upon her retirement after reaching age 65 and $135,049$143,827 to Mr. Bartholomew of which $119,629 in benefits accrue through a normal retirement age of 65 and $15,420$24,198 in benefits accrue through a normal retirement age of 70 and are payable upon retirement after he reaches the specified normal retirement age. Lesser benefits are provided for retirement prior to age 65. The annual benefit is payable in equal monthly installments continuing for a period of fifteen (15) years.



Pursuant to the agreements, if it is determined that any payment to be made to the foregoing executives under these agreements is subject to an excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, the amounts payable to such executive under his or her agreement will be adjusted upward such that the executive will be in the same after-tax position as if no excise tax had been imposed. 



Change in Control Provisions



The aforementioned employment agreements and SERPs with the Company’s Named Executive Officers all include change-in-control provisions which are designed to (1) assure the continuity of executive management during a threatened takeover; and (2)

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ensure executive management is able to objectively evaluate any change in control proposal and act in the best interests of shareholders during a possible acquisition, merger or combination. The Bank designed the agreements to be part of a competitive compensation package, thereby aiding in attracting and retaining top quality executives.



For purposes of the employment agreements and SERPs, “change in control” is defined to mean a change in the ownership or effective control of the Bank or the Company, as described in Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.



With respect to Mr. Lobach and Ms. Hunsicker’s employment agreements, the executive is entitled to certain benefits if, at any time within two years after the change in control, any of the following triggering events occurs: (1) employment is terminated by

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the Bank for any reason other than cause or disability of the executive; or (2) employment is terminated by the executive for his/her reason. When a triggering event occurs following a change in control, Mr. Lobach and Ms. Hunsicker would be entitled to five times the sum of the executive’s annual base salary plus bonus, payable in five annual installments beginning on the effective date of resignation or termination, as well as health and other fringe benefits for a period of five years.



With respect to Mr. Bartholomew’s employment agreement, the executive is entitled to certain benefits if, at any time within one year after the change in control, any of the following triggering events occurs: (1) if he is discharged or resigns because the duties, position or title are materially changed, or (2) if he is relocated 50 miles beyond Routes 512 & 22 in Bethlehem, PA. When a triggering event occurs following a change in control, Mr. Bartholomew would be entitled to receive three times the sum of his annual base salary in one lump sum, payable within one year following the effective date of resignation or termination. Mr. Bartholomew would also receive health and other fringe benefits for one year.





With respect to the SERPs, if the individual’s employment with the Bank is involuntarily terminated within two years after a “Change in Control” (as defined above) of the Company, payment thereunder will commence immediately in an amount equal to the amount which would have been payable as though the executive retired from service with the Bank upon attaining normal retirement age.



If the individual is determined to be a “specified employee” (as defined in Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), payments to such individual pursuant to the employment agreements and SERPs, other than payments qualifying as short term deferrals or an exempt separation pay arrangement under Section 409A, shall not begin earlier than the first day of the seventh month after the date of termination.



Stock Incentive Plan



At the Company’s annual meeting on June 16, 2010, the shareholders approved the Embassy Bancorp, Inc. 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (the “SIP”).  The SIP authorizes the Board of Directors, or a committee authorized by the Board of Directors, to grant a stock award to (i) designated officers (including officers who are directors) and other designated employees at the Company and its subsidiaries, and (ii) non-employee members of the Board of Directors and advisors and consultants to the Company and its subsidiaries.  The Board of Directors believes that the SIP will cause the designated participants to contribute materially to the growth of the Company.   Awards issued under the SIP may take the form of incentive stock options as provided in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and deferred stock awards.  The terms of the awards, including the vesting schedule, if any, will be determined by the Board (or committee) at the time of grant.  All options granted under the SIP will not have a term in which it may be exercised that is more than ten years from the time the option is granted.    Awards issued under the SIP vest automatically upon a change in control of the Company.



Employee Stock Purchase Plan



On January 1, 2017, the Company implemented the Embassy Bancorp, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which was approved by the Company’s shareholders at the annual meeting held on June 16, 2016. Under the plan, each employee of the Company and its subsidiaries who is employed on an offering date and customarily is scheduled to work at least twenty (20) hours per week and more than five (5) months in a calendar year is eligible to participate.  The purchase price for shares purchased under the plan shall initially equal 95% of the fair market value of such shares on the date of purchase. The purchase price may be adjusted from time to time by the Board of Directors; provided, however, that the discount to fair market value shall not exceed 15%. The Company has authorized 350,000 shares of its common stock for the plan, none of which were issued as of December 31, 2016.





PROPOSAL NO. 2:

RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT registered public accounting firm



The Company’s Audit Committee has recommended, and the Company’s Board of Directors has approved, the engagement of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, subject to ratification by the Company's shareholders.2018.



The report of independent registered public accounting firm of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP regarding the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 20162017 and 20152016 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of

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opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.  There were no disagreements with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP would have caused it to make reference to such disagreement in its reports.



One or more representatives of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP is expected to be present at the Annual Meeting, will have an opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so, and will be available to respond to appropriate questions.



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Vote Required for Approval



The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast, in person or by proxy, is required to ratify the appointment of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.  Abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect in calculating the votes on this proposal.



Recommendation of the Board of Directors



The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the ratification of the selection of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the year ending December 31, 2017.2018.



Independent Registered Public Accounting firm



The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the years ended December 31, 20162017 and 20152016 was Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP and such firm is expected to be the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the current year.  Representatives of the firm are expected to be present at the shareholder’s meeting for questions and will be given an opportunity to make a statement if they so desire.

Pursuant to its charter, the Audit Committee is responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, and ensuring the independence of such firm.



Fees of Independent Public Accountants



The following fees were paid by the Company to Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP for services rendered in 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively:











 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Audit fees (1)

 

$

81,154 

 

$

78,920 

 

 

 

 



Audit -related fees (2)

 

 

1,475 

 

 

2,075 

 

 

 

 



Tax fees (2)

 

 

9,284 

 

 

13,324 

 

 

 

 



 

 

$

91,913 

 

$

94,319 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Audit fees included fees for professional services rendered for the audit of the Company's consolidated

 

     financial statements and the review of the Company's Forms 10-Q.  Audit related fees included fees for

 

     services that are normally provided by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP in connection with statutory and regulatory

 

     filings that are reasonable related to the audit of the Company's financial statements.  Also, fees billed for other

 

     engagements of assurance and related services by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP that are reasonably related

 

     to the performance of the audit are reported under the audit related fees section.

 

(2) Tax fees include fees billed for professional services rendered by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP for tax

 

     compliance or advice.  These services included the preparation of the Company's 2016 and 2015 Federal

 

     Corporate Tax Reports along with the Bank's 2016 and 2015 Pennsylvania Bank Shares Tax Returns

 

     and New Jersey Income Tax Returns.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Audit fees (1)

 

$

116,681 

 

$

72,415 

 

 

 

 



Audit -related fees

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 



Tax fees (2)

 

 

12,019 

 

 

20,129 

 

 

 

 



 

 

$

128,700 

 

$

92,544 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes professional services rendered for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in Forms 10-Q, or services normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings (i.e., attest services required by FDICIA or Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), including out of pocket expenses.

 

(2) Tax fees include the following: preparation of federal and state tax returns and assistance with calculating estimated tax payments.

 









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REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE



The Audit Committee met four times during 2016.2017.  The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016,2017, with the Company’s management.  In addition, the Committee has discussed with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, the matters required to be discussed with the auditors, under PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 16,AS 1301, which include, among other items, matters related to the conduct of the audit of the Company’s financial statements.  The Audit Committee has also received the written disclosures and the letter from Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP required by PCAOB Rule 3526, and has discussed with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP its independence from the Company and its management with regard to all services provided.



The Audit Committee has considered whether the services rendered by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP with respect to audit, audit related, tax and other fees are compatible with maintaining their independence.



Based on the review and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20162017 be included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10- K10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20162017 for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



The Audit Committee has adopted an Audit Committee Charter, the current version of which is available on the Company’s website at www.embassybank.com under “Investor Relations.”



March 24, 201716, 2018



John G. Englesson, Chairman

Geoffrey F. Boyer

John C. Pittman

Patti Gates Smith

John T. Yurconic



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ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K



The Company’s 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162017 is being mailed with this proxy statement. The Company will provide, without charge, to any shareholder requesting the same in writing, a complete copy of its Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC. Such requests should be directed to Judith A. Hunsicker, Corporate Secretary, at the address shown on the first page of this proxy statement.  The Form 10-K is also available on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at www.embassybank.com under “Investor Relations”.



OTHER MATTERS



As of the date of this proxy statement, the Board of Directors has no knowledge of any matters to be presented at the meeting other than those referred to above.  If any other matters shall properly come before the meeting and be voted upon, your properly executed proxy card will be deemed to confer discretionary authority on the individuals named as proxies therein to vote the shares represented by such proxies as to any such matters in accordance with the direction of the Company’s Board of Directors.





 

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REVOCABLE PROXY

EMBASSY BANCORP, INC.

ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

June 15, 201714, 2018



THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS



The undersigned hereby appoints Judith A. Hunsicker and James R. Bartholomew, or either of them, with full power of substitution, to act as proxies for the undersigned to vote all shares of common stock of Embassy Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the 20172018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center at 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, at 5:30 p.m. E.D.T. on Thursday, June 15, 2017,14, 2018, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof, as follows:



1.

Proposal to elect two (2) directors to Class 12 for a three (3) year term.

Nominees:  Frank “Chip” Banko IIIJohn G. Englesson and Geoffrey F. BoyerPatti Gates Smith





 

☐  FOR all nominees listed herein

☐  WITHHOLD AUTHORITY to vote for all

(except as withheld)

nominees listed herein

(Instructions: To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee, strike that nominee’s name appearing above.)





 

 

 



2.

Proposal to ratify the selection of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm.



 

 

 

 



 

 

 

☐  FOR

☐  AGAINST

☐  ABSTAIN

 

 



______ PLEASE CHECK IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING.



The board of directors recommends a vote FOR Proposals 1 and 2.



THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED, BUT IF NO INSTRUCTIONS ARE SPECIFIED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR PROPOSALS 1 AND 2.  IF ANY OTHER BUSINESS IS PRESENTED AT SUCH MEETING, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED BY THE NAMED PROXIES AT THE DIRECTION OF A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS KNOWS OF NO OTHER BUSINESS TO BE PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.



IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 15, 2017:June 14, 2018:



The Proxy Statement, the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a form of the Proxy Card and the 20162017 Annual Report to Shareholders are available at http://materials.proxyvote.com/290791.





 

 

 

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