Brethren Mutual Insurance Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert E. “BJ” Goetz to the Brethren Mutual Board of Directors, effective April 10, 2026.

Goetz brings to the Board a wealth of experience in the banking and financial sectors. With nearly 30 years in banking, Goetz brings strong leadership, strategic planning, and profitability-improvement skills to the Board. He currently serves as President/CEO of Middletown Valley Bank (Middletown, MD), as well as Director and Chair of Meritus Healthcare (Hagerstown, MD) and previous Board Chair of the Greater Hagerstown Committee.

Goetz holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from Frostburg State University (Frostburg, MD) and completed the Maryland Banking School’s Honors and Advanced Management Programs.

Brethren Mutual is confident that Goetz’s guidance and vision will contribute significantly to the Company’s future success.

Established in 1897, Brethren Mutual Insurance Company is headquartered in Hagerstown, Maryland and writes personal, commercial and farm business in Delaware,