The Board of Directors of AmeriServ Financial, Inc. announced the appointment of Daniel A. Onorato as an independent director of the company. Mr. Onorato is executive vice president, chief corporate affairs officer for Highmark Health, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Onorato's appointment expands the Board to nine directors. He will be a member of the investment/asset liability committee and the audit committee, on which he will also serve as the board's designated audit committee financial expert under applicable SEC rules. Prior to joining Highmark Health, Mr. Onorato served two terms as chief executive of Allegheny County. Prior to that, he served as Allegheny County's controller and two terms on the Pittsburgh City Council.