OBT - Leadership updates

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Co. (the "Bank") and Orange Investment Advisors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Carr and Stephen Soper as Portfolio Managers at Orange Investment Advisors, effective immediately. Carr and Soper will manage client portfolios in alignment with individual investment objectives and the firm's investment philosophy, while serving as long-term strategic partners to clients. Their responsibilities span the full client lifecycle, from evaluating risk tolerance and establishing financial goals to building tailored investment plans and actively monito

MIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2024 / Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Co. (the "Bank") announced today the appointment of Jonathan Schiller, RPh, MBA, to the Company's and the Bank's Boards of Directors effective October 1, 2024."Jon is a proven business leader and entrepreneur with a unique background comprised of scientific and analytic experience. He will be an exceptional addition to the Board," said Michael Gilfeather, Company President and CEO. "We welcome his expertise and participation overseeing the future affairs of the Company and the Bank."Schiller is an entrepreneur with vast senior leadership experienc

HIRES KEITH BLACKMAN AS PRIVATE BANKING OFFICER MIDDLETOWN NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 9, 2024 / Orange Bank & Trust Company, an economic engine of New York's Hudson Valley for more than 132 years, is pleased to announce that Keith Blackman has joined the Bank's Private Banking Division as AVP and Private Banking Officer in Goshen. "We are thrilled that Keith has joined our team, and know he will be an invaluable asset to our clients," said David Dineen, SVP Director of Wealth Services at Orange Bank & Trust Company. "His extensive experience with Private Banking makes him a tremendous addition to our organization and underscores our efforts to continually enhance this area of specializatio

Cynthia Hand, Esq., Joins the Bank's Goshen Location MIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 15, 2024 / Orange Bank & Trust Company (the "Bank"), the banking subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company")(NASDAQ:OBT), is pleased to announce that Cynthia Hand, Esq. has joined the Bank's Trust Services Division as Vice President and Trust Officer in Goshen."We are delighted to welcome Cynthia to our team," said Michael Gilfeather, President and CEO of Orange Bank & Trust Company. "Her combined skills in trusts and estate planning, and involvement in the local community, will complement our dedicated Trust team and support our efforts as we expand this growing area of expertise."Cynthia c

He will remain with the bank, in a part time position, as Strategic Lending Relationship OfficerEVP Deputy Chief Lending Officer, Greg Sousa to assume CLO role MIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 1, 2024 / Orange Bank & Trust Company announced today that Michael Coulter will retire from the role of Chief Lending Officer (CLO), effective July 1, 2024. He will continue as an Executive of the Bank, in a part-time position, as Strategic Lending Relationship Officer, managing top client relationships as well as business development in the Mid-Hudson Valley market."Michael has played the lead role in the bank's nearly $1 Billion growth in loans as the bank has expanded throughout the mid and lower

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates with Elected Officials and Business LeadersOpening Showcases Yonkers' Continued Economic DevelopmentYONKERS, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 22, 2024 / A broad range of elected officials, business community leaders, and local residents gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday celebrating the opening of an Orange Bank & Trust Company branch location at 1969 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers. In attendance were New York State Sen. Shelley B. Mayer; Westchester Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins; Yonkers City Council Minority Leader Mike Breen, Council member Tasha Diaz, Council member Anthony J. Merante; City of Yonkers Deputy Communications Director and surrogate

APPOINTS REDWAN AHMED AS CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERMIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / January 22, 2024 / Orange Bank & Trust Company, the economic engine of New York's Hudson Valley for more than 131 years, today announced the appointment of Redwan Ahmed as Chief Information Officer. The newly created position of Chief Information Officer reflects the institution's steadfast commitment to innovation and leadership in embracing new technologies that are competitive with the nation's largest banks."Bridging cutting-edge technologies and old-fashioned service is essential to our ongoing growth, and we are thrilled to welcome Redwan as part of our team," said Michael Gilfeather, Orange Bank & Trust Co

Appointment Reflects Bank's Continuous Bronx-Based GrowthMIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2023 / Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Co. (the "Bank") announced today the appointment of Olga Luz Tirado to the Company's and the Bank's Boards of Directors effective October 1, 2023. The elevation of a longtime fixture in the Bronx business and economic development community represents the bank's continuous growth in the borough, as well as its ongoing commitment to advance diversity.Tirado is president of O Communications & Solutions, Inc., a minority- and women-owned public relations and branding agency she founded in 2017.

Appoints Jacob Rahiman as Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice PresidentMIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / June 15, 2023 / Orange Bank & Trust Company, the economic engine of New York's Hudson Valley for more than 131 years, today announced the appointment of Jacob Rahiman as Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President. The newly created position of Chief Human Resources Officer reflects the bank's continued robust growth, which now extends to more than 220 employees and 16 offices across Orange, Westchester, Rockland and Bronx counties."My core objective as Chief Human Resources Officer is to continue to position Orange Bank & Trust Company as the premier business and wealth

MIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2023 / Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Co. (the "Bank") announced today the appointment of Senior Vice President Michael Listner to the role of Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Michael previously served as Co-Chief Credit Officer at the Bank. A key advisor to Bank executives overseeing credit analytics and lending, Listner will lead the organization's enterprise risk management strategy and support its future growth. "Powerful risk management is integral to the banking industry, and we have been fortunate to have Michael's leadership and expertise over the past five years," said President & C

SVP Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, Michael Lesler to assume CFO roleMIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 21, 2022 / Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Co. (the "Bank") announced today the retirement of Robert Peacock, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 15, 2023. He will be succeeded by Michael Lesler, who currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and Controller."Rob has been a valued member of our executive team since he joined us in 2018 and his expertise and stewardship have been important to the bank's strategic direction and growth," said Michael

MIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 20, 2022 / The Board of Directors and President and CEO Michael Gilfeather of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. ((the ", Company", NASDAQ:OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Company (the "Bank") are pleased to announce the appointment of Marianna R. Kennedy to the Company's and the Bank's Boards of Directors effective October 1, 2022."Marianna will be an exceptional addition to the Board given her impressive financial industry knowledge and experience," said Michael Gilfeather, President and CEO. "We graciously welcome her participation overseeing the affairs of the Company and the Bank."Ms. Kennedy is a practicing attorney and partner at Drake Loeb

MIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / August 9, 2022 / Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Co. (the "Bank") and Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. ("HVIA"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Rowley as HVIA Board Chair, and William Morrison and Denis Fatovic as new HVIA board members.Mr. Rowley has served on the boards of the Orange County Bancorp, Inc and Orange Bank & Trust since 2009. He is an entrepreneur with an extensive background in construction and building supplies an d was CEO and owner of Rowley Building Products. He currently serves as President of Libertyville Capital Group and Rowley Development Corp.Mr. M

MIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / January 21, 2022 / The Board of Directors and CEO Michael Gilfeather of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company")(NASDAQ:OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Company (the "Bank") are pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin J. Keane to the Company's Board of Directors effective January 21, 2022. Mr. Keane will also serve on the Board of Orange Bank & Trust Company."The appointment of Kevin supports the institution's overall expansion strategy into Westchester County. We wanted to identify a significant business leader in that market and Kevin is the perfect fit," said Lou Heimbach, Chairman of the Board of Directors.Michael Gilfeather, President and