Milroy, PA - William J. Heath, chairman, MCS Bank Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph (Joe) P. Harford Ph.D. to the bank’s board. Joe is an accomplished business leader, entrepreneur, educator, and community advocate with over 25 years of progressive executive experience spanning cybersecurity, enterprise risk, business operations, strategic development, and governance. He is the Founder and President of Reclamere, Inc., a Central Pennsylvania–based cybersecurity and IT asset risk management firm serving more than 400 clients across healthcare, financial services, education, and government sectors.
Dr. Harford’s academic credentials include a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Workforce Education and Development from The Pennsylvania State University (2019). He also holds a Master of Science in Adult Education and a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management from Penn State.
Dr. Harford’s governance experience extends beyond Reclamere. He served as an Adjunct Faculty member at Juniata College; he provided formal written testimony to the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee on cybersecurity policy and public-private collaboration; and is an active community leader. His service roles have included Walker Township Supervisor; Board Member, and Secretary of Reach Cyber Charter School; facilitator of entrepreneurial mindset development; and business plan coach for the Prison Entrepreneurship Program.
In addition to professional leadership, Joe founded Farming2Freedom, a nonprofit focused on reducing recidivism and strengthening community reintegration pathways, reinforcing his commitment to societal impact and ethical leadership.
Joe and his wife Karen are the parents of two “fur-babies” Lacie and Remi. They reside in Huntingdon, PA.
MCS Bank is headquartered in Milroy, PA with branches in Allensville, Belleville, Burnham, Lewistown, Milroy, Mount Union, and McClure. MCS Bank offers insurance through its affiliate, MCS Insurance Agency, LLC, mortgage services through MCS Mortgage, and investment services through MCS Financial Advisors.
