On April 10, 2014, James R. Reske, chief financial officer and treasurer of United Community Financial Corp. and executive vice president of Home Savings notified the company that he will be resigning his position with the company effective April 25, 2014 as he has accepted a position as Chief Financial Officer of another financial institution. The board of directors of UCFC approved the appointment of Timothy W. Esson as principal accounting officer while UCFC conducts a search for Mr. Reske's successor.

Mr. Esson's appointment will be effective following the close of business on April 25, 2014. Mr. Esson has been Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Home Savings since March 2011. Prior to that time, Mr. Esson served as Vice President of Finance of Home Savings from May 2003 until March 2011.