First Chester County Corporation Announces New Chief Financial Officer

WEST CHESTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Chester County Corporation (the “Corporation”) (OTC: FCEC), parent company of First National Bank of Chester County, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheryl S. Vittitoe as Chief Financial Officer for First National Bank of Chester County.

John A. Featherman, III, Chairman and CEO of First Chester County Corporation, said, “We are pleased to welcome Ms. Vittitoe to First National Bank of Chester County. Sheryl brings an extensive financial services industry background to FNBCC that will strengthen our team. We look forward to working with Sheryl as we continue to grow FNBCC in the local community as well as on a wider geographic basis through our mortgage banking operations.”

Ms. Vittitoe, 44, comes to FNBCC from Accume Partners LLC where she most recently was a Regional Managing Director for the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Practice. Prior to joining Accume Partners LLC, Ms. Vittitoe was Senior Vice President and Audit Director for Sovereign Bank and also has prior experience as Controller of a larger credit union. Ms. Vittitoe is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is certified by the Institute of Internal Auditors to perform quality assessment reviews. Ms. Vittitoe’s appointment was effective September 8, 2009.

Vittitoe said, “I am excited to be joining First National Bank of Chester County. For over 145 years, First National has built an outstanding reputation for its financial strength and dedicated service to businesses, institutions and individuals throughout Chester County and its surrounding territory. With the recent success of the new nationwide mortgage banking business and the opportunity to pursue a National Stock Exchange listing, there are additional paths to growth. I look forward to working with FNBCC management to achieve our objectives and create value for shareholders.”

About First Chester County Corporation:

First Chester County Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, First National Bank of Chester County, is a financial institution with 24 branch offices located in Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, Lancaster and Cumberland counties. Founded in 1863, First National Bank of Chester County is the eighth oldest national bank in the country. First National provides quality financial services to individuals, businesses, government entities, non profit organizations, and community service groups. Wealth Management and Trust Services are provided through First National Wealth Management, a division of First National Bank of Chester County. Mortgage services are provided through American Home Bank, a division of First National Bank of Chester County. For more information, visit www.1nbank.com or call 1-877-FNB-0100.

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