Orange Bank & Trust Co. holds grand opening ceremony for new Mt. Vernon branch
The Board of Directors and CEO Michael Gilfeather of Orange Bank & Trust Company announced on August 24 that the bank had opened its fourth full service branch in Westchester County. The branch is located at 510 South Columbus Avenue in Mount Vernon. After overcoming some expected initial delays, the bank held a festive
ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 4. The ribbon-cutting event was attended by approximately 150 people, followed by a reception at a nearby restaurant.
This new branch supports the bank’s strategic plan to expand its operations regionally with a focus on business banking. The branch will be headed by Vice President and Relationship Manager Patrick Smith, who will lead a team of experienced business bankers to deliver a professional client experience, Orange Bank & Trust stated in the announcement. Smith is no stranger to Mount Vernon since he managed the former Hudson Valley Bank on Sandford Boulevard for several years.
Additionally, the bank’s Westchester Trust Division lead by Vice President and Trust Officer, Sinead Fitzsimons, moved its operations to the new Mount Vernon location. The bank’s other Westchester County locations are in White Plains, Mamaroneck and Mount Pleasant.
Joseph A. Ruhl, Westchester Regional President at Orange Bank & Trust stated, “Orange Bank is excited about the prospect of doing business in the Mount Vernon area. Pat Smith, our Relationship Manager, has years of experience in this marketplace and we are happy to have him head our team at our new location.”
The branch will be open, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and provide a complete range of financial services; with a particular focus on commercial lending, cash management, and trust and estate services.
Orange Bank & Trust Company, which began operations 125 years ago, currently has assets approaching $1 billion. It has branches in Orange, Rockland, Westchester and Dutchess counties. While growing, Orange Bank & Trust has continued to focus on providing community banking, based on personal relationships for businesses, organizations and individuals.
The Board of Directors and CEO Michael Gilfeather of Orange Bank & Trust Company announced on August 24 that the bank had opened its fourth full service branch in Westchester County. The branch is located at 510 South Columbus Avenue in Mount Vernon. After overcoming some expected initial delays, the bank held a festive
ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 4. The ribbon-cutting event was attended by approximately 150 people, followed by a reception at a nearby restaurant.
This new branch supports the bank’s strategic plan to expand its operations regionally with a focus on business banking. The branch will be headed by Vice President and Relationship Manager Patrick Smith, who will lead a team of experienced business bankers to deliver a professional client experience, Orange Bank & Trust stated in the announcement. Smith is no stranger to Mount Vernon since he managed the former Hudson Valley Bank on Sandford Boulevard for several years.
Additionally, the bank’s Westchester Trust Division lead by Vice President and Trust Officer, Sinead Fitzsimons, moved its operations to the new Mount Vernon location. The bank’s other Westchester County locations are in White Plains, Mamaroneck and Mount Pleasant.
Joseph A. Ruhl, Westchester Regional President at Orange Bank & Trust stated, “Orange Bank is excited about the prospect of doing business in the Mount Vernon area. Pat Smith, our Relationship Manager, has years of experience in this marketplace and we are happy to have him head our team at our new location.”
The branch will be open, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and provide a complete range of financial services; with a particular focus on commercial lending, cash management, and trust and estate services.
Orange Bank & Trust Company, which began operations 125 years ago, currently has assets approaching $1 billion. It has branches in Orange, Rockland, Westchester and Dutchess counties. While growing, Orange Bank & Trust has continued to focus on providing community banking, based on personal relationships for businesses, organizations and individuals.
Branch manager Patrick Smith, accompanied by bank officials, cutting the ceremonial red ribbon
Branch manager Patrick Smith (c) accompanied by his staff
