Porter Bancorp Inc. announced the addition of new members to its board of directors. James M. Parsons was appointed as a board member of Porter Bancorp and PBI Bank, and Dr. Edmond J. Seifried was appointed as a board member of Porter Bancorp. Mr. Parsons is CFO of Ball Homes, LLC.

He previously served as President and CEO of ONB Insurance Group and has held various board positions for a variety of companies and charitable organizations, including serving as an advisory board member for two community banks. He is a CPA and has degrees in business administration and accounting from West Virginia University. Dr. Seifried is Co-Chairman of Seifried & Brew, LLC. He is also the Executive Director of the Sheshunoff Affiliation Program, which provides education and idea exchanges for community bank executives.