Corporation and Chevron Research Company, and is a partner in Northeast Infrastructure LLC, a service-disabled veteran owned small business, which provides project development services. He holds
a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of Chicago and is active in numerous local philanthropic and professional organizations. Mr. Durkins extensive business experience is of
significant benefit to the Board and led to his appointment to the Board of Directors in 2016.
Christine D. Gordon, age 47,
is Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer at Olympus Corporation of the Americas. She is responsible for overseeing Olympus Compliance program across all business groups in the Americas. She formerly spent seven years in public
service as an Assistant District Attorney in the City of Philadelphia. Ms. Gordon earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Lehigh University, holds a law degree from Villanova University, and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar.
Ms. Gordons experience as an attorney and a compliance officer provide a unique perspective to the Board and led to her appointment to the Board of Directors in 2016.
Carolyn P. Stennett, age 57, is Vice President, Human Resources at Victaulic Company. She leads their global human resources
team and is responsible for all aspects of Victaulics people strategy that supports Victaulics strategic growth and corporate objectives. She was formerly the deputy director and general counsel for the National Head Start
Association and assistant general counsel for United Technologies Corporation. Ms. Stennett received her B.S. in chemistry from Howard University, Master of Public Administration from Harvard University Kennedy School and J.D. from Boston
College Law School. She currently serves on the board of trustees for the Allentown Art Museum, Cedar Crest College and Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation. Ms. Stennett resides in Allentown, PA. Ms. Stennetts experience
as an attorney and as a human resource professional will provide significant benefit and perspective to the Board and led to her appointment to the Board of Directors in December of 2020.
Terms to Expire Fiscal Year 2026
Daniel J. Henning, age 71, is the owner of A. C. Henning Enterprises, Inc., builder developers of multi-family and commercial
projects in the Pocono area. Mr. Henning is also a partner in AMD/Henning Leasing a family real estate holding partnership. He has previously served on several public authorities in Monroe County. Mr. Henning has been a director of the
Company since its inception and a director of ESSA Bank & Trust since 1995. Mr. Hennings experience as a real estate developer and a local business owner led to his appointment to the Board of Directors in 1995.
Elizabeth B. Weekes, age 64, has been a partner in the law firm Bensinger and Weekes, P.A. since 1987.
Ms. Weekess practice focuses on real estate, civil litigation, domestic relations, banking, municipalities and estates. Ms. Weekes is a graduate of Colgate University and Dickinson School of Law. Ms. Weekes has been a director
of the Company since its inception and a director of ESSA Bank & Trust since 1998. Ms. Weekess experience as a real estate attorney provides a unique perspective to the Board of Directors.
Dr. Tina Q. Richardson, age 60, is Chancellor of Penn State
Universitys Lehigh Valley campus. As Chancellor of the campus, she is responsible for all managerial decisions related to strategic planning, academics, student experiences, financial resource management and facilities management. She was
formerly associate dean of academic affairs at Drexel University School of Education and served twenty years as a faculty member at Lehigh University. Dr. Richardson received her bachelors degree in psychology and masters and
doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Maryland. She currently serves on the board of directors for Good Shepard Rehabilitation Network and Good Shepherd Penn Partners, Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lehigh Valley
Economic Development Corporation, and Lehigh Valley Partnership. Dr. Richardson resides in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Richardsons experience with institutional governance, education and the Lehigh Valley community will provide significant
benefit and perspective to the Board of Directors and led to her appointment to the Board of Directors in December 2020.
Executive Officers of ESSA Bank & Trust Who Are Not Also Directors
Allan A. Muto, age 63, has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ESSA Bank & Trust since
January 2006. Prior to that, Mr. Muto served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer beginning in 2001.
Charles D. Hangen, age 51, was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective January
2022. Prior to that, Mr. Hangen was Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer since May 2017. In August 2015, Mr. Hangen was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that, Mr. Hangen
served as Senior Vice President, Lending Services Division beginning in 2014. Mr. Hangen joined ESSA Bank & Trust as Vice President, Credit Administration in August 2012. Previously, Mr. Hangen served as Vice President of Lending
for First Star Bank from 2004 through August 2012.
Thomas J. Grayuski, age 62, was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief
Human Resource Officer, effective January 2022. Prior to that Mr. Grayuski was Senior Vice President, Human Resources Services Division since May 2017. Mr. Grayuski served as Vice President, Human Resources Services Division
beginning in 2000 and joined ESSA Bank & Trust in 1996.
Peter A. Gray, age 59, was appointed Senior Executive Vice
President, Chief Operating Officer, effective January 2022. Prior to that, Mr. Gray was Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer since December 2017. Mr. Gray joined the Bank in March of 2017 as an Executive Vice
President, Director of Strategic Initiatives. Previously, Mr. Gray served in various executive positions at National Penn Bank in Allentown as well as at other financial institutions.
Corporate Governance and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
ESSA Bancorp is committed to maintaining sound corporate governance principles and the highest standards of ethical conduct and is in
compliance with applicable corporate governance laws and regulations.
The Board has adopted a code of ethics for the principal executive
officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and all persons performing similar functions. The code of ethics is designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote honest and ethical conduct, the avoidance of conflicts of interest,
full and accurate disclosure and compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The code of ethics is available on the Companys website at www.essabank.com. Amendments to and waivers from the code of ethics are disclosed on the
Companys website.
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