HONESDALE, PA — The Board of Directors of Dimeco, Inc, (OTCQX: DIMC), the parent holding company of The Dime Bank, announced that Lorraine Collins has joined the board of directors’ team.

Lorraine Collins is president of Davis R. Chant Realtors, vice president, owner and controller of Joybeck Custom Builders, and president of Lords Valley Association. She joins the Dimeco, Inc. Board of Directors with many years of varied executive experience along with a background in finance and real estate. 

Lorraine Collins stated, “I am excited to be joining the Board of Directors at Dimeco, where I can lend my insights and expertise to this well-run financial institution. I deeply appreciate Dimeco’s dedication to the communities it serves and am eager to collaborate with the management team and board members to make a meaningful impact.”

Collins’ journey into real estate began in 1981. She quickly gained experience at Chant Company as a secretary, licensed agent and company controller, which shaped her vision for a career in the industry. Collins earned her broker’s license in 2012, which led her to take the position of president at the Chant company in 2015.  Her diverse background, coupled with her management and real estate experience, have enabled her to continue to apply her experience as controller and as one of the most experienced real estate professionals in the region. Today she is also part of a dynamic, individual sales team with Pete Helms, the highest sales volume team across the Pike/Wayne Association of Realtors for over a decade.

Peter Bochnovich stated, “Lorraine is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the real estate industry and we are thrilled to add her to our Dimeco Board of Directors. Lorraine’s extensive experience and unparalleled management skills fit in perfectly with our existing members. Her commitment to giving her all to her communities is evident and I feel confident she will bring that same ambition and enthusiasm to Dimeco. We are excited to have Lorraine join us as we continue to build our institution and serve our communities.”