Porter Bancorp, parent company of PBI Bank, announced that Joseph C. Seiler has been named to head the bank’s commercial banking business subject to regulatory approval. When his appointment is approved he will become executive vice president of PBI Bank.

“We are very pleased to have Joe Seiler join PBI Bank to lead the building of our commercial banking line of business,” stated John T. Taylor, president of Porter Bancorp. “Joe has significant experience in corporate banking, real estate lending, credit administration, and healthcare banking. He has served in senior management positions at banks in Louisville for the past 22 years, serving commercial customers throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, southern Ohio and southern Indiana. We believe his extensive commercial lending experience will be an important addition to our team.”

Seiler most recently served as executive vice president, Asset Resolution Team, of PNC Bank in Louisville, KY. Prior to joining PNC Bank in 2009, he served as executive vice president & managing director, Investment Real Estate Group for National City Bank of Louisville, KY.