HONESDALE, PA — Aimee M. Skier has joined the board of directors at Dimeco, the parent holding company of The Dime Bank.

Skier is part of the third generation of family members now leading AMSkier, based in Hawley. It specializes in insuring summer camps and children’s programs across the country, as well as providing insurance for local and national businesses and personal lines.

Aimee Skier is co-president, along with her brother, of the firm their grandfather founded in 1920.

“Joining the board of directors at Dimeco is a tremendous privilege, and I am thrilled to be a part of continuing the exceptional legacy of The Dime Bank, which spans nearly 120 years,” Skier said. “I am eager to collaborate with the board members and management team, as their unwavering dedication to customers and tireless efforts to improve the communities they serve are values that I hold in high regard. It is an honor to play a role in guiding this well-managed financial institution and contribute to its growth and prosperity.”

Aimee Skier holds property and casualty insurance and excess and surplus lines insurance agent licenses. She has a bachelor of science degree in retail marketing from Syracuse University and a master of business administration degree from Philadelphia University.

Skier is involved in several charitable organizations. She served on the board of the Foundation for Jewish Camp, whose goal is to unify the field of Jewish overnight camps and significantly increase the number of children participating in them. She has served on the board of Experience Camps, which runs camps across the country for children that have lost a loved one. She is currently a board member for Temple Beth Israel in Honesdale.

She also helps to raise money in the name of Cycle for Lanie, where hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised over the years by doing the 42-mile New York bike tour. In 2011, she was an honoree at the Diabetes Research Institute’s Rod Gilbert Golf Classic. In addition, she has served on the event committee for the Brooke Jackman Foundation, a literacy program for underserved children in memory of Brooke Jackman, who lost her life on 9/11.

“We are excited to add Aimee to our team at Dimeco,” said Peter Bochnovich. “Her extensive background in insurance serving various industries makes her an excellent addition to our diverse directorship. Aimee’s education and experience in volunteer positions further enhance her qualifications for our board. Her commitment to building long-term relationships with clients aligns well with Dimeco’s and The Dime Bank’s philosophy and direction. We are excited to have Aimee join us and contribute her expertise to our institution.”

The Dime Bank is a full-service financial institution serving Northeast Pennsylvania since 1905. It trades on the OTCQX Marketplace under symbol DIMC, operated by OTC Markets Group.