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- M&T Bank Names Krista Phillips Delaware Regional PresidentChief Customer and Transformation Officer to oversee growth and community engagement across DelawareBUFFALO, N.Y., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) today announced the appointment of Krista Phillips as its Delaware regional president, effective July 1, 2026. Phillips, who also serves as chief customer and transformation officer, will lead the bank's local growth and community engagement efforts across Delaware while continuing in her current enterprise role. Phillips has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and deep expertise in customer strategy, marketing and product developmen
- M&T Bank Corporation Elects Jerry Jacobs Jr. to Board of DirectorsJerry Jacobs, Jr., chief executive officer, Delaware North, was elected to M&T Bank Corporation's Board of DirectorsBUFFALO, N.Y., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) ("M&T") today announced the election of Jerry Jacobs Jr., chief executive officer of Delaware North, to its Board of Directors, effective June 16, 2026. Mr. Jacobs was also elected to the Board of Directors of M&T Bank, M&T's principal banking subsidiary. Jacobs leads Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with operations spanning sports venues, parks, gaming, hotels and food service. He shares the chief executive
- M&T Bank Names Denise Viola Monahan as Regional President for Philadelphia and Southern New JerseyVeteran banking leader to strengthen client relationships and expand M&T's community-focused approach across the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regionPHILADELPHIA, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) today announced the appointment of Denise Viola Monahan as its new Regional President for Philadelphia. Monahan brings to this crucial role over 40 years of financial services experience, deep regional knowledge, leadership acumen and a passion for community engagement, reinforcing M&T's commitment to delivering exceptional service to its customers. Monahan has
- M&T Bank Appoints Jeff Carpenter Regional President for MassachusettsIndustry veteran brings 20+ years of expertise to drive growth, reinforce commitment to customer service and lead community engagement BOSTON, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) today announced the appointment of Jeff Carpenter as its new Regional President of Massachusetts. With more than two decades of corporate and specialty banking experience, Carpenter brings deep regional knowledge, financial expertise and a strong record of leadership to this role, reinforcing M&T's commitment to delivering exceptional service to its customers. Carpenter has served as Executive Vice President, Head of Specialty and Corporate Banking since 2023. In his expanded role as Regional President
- M&T Charitable Foundation Commits $600,000 to Food Banks Across Its Footprint, Launches Employee and Community Giving Campaign to Combat HungerThe M&T Charitable Foundation has committed nearly $40 million in 2025 to address human wellness issues including hunger BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB), today announced a $600,000 emergency relief grant to support food banks and hunger relief organizations across the bank's 12-state footprint. This commitment comes as charitable partners and communities report record demand for food assistance, with local food banks experiencing a surge in requests for support. The Foundation's one-time allocation will help strengthen local food bank networks and ensure families have continued access to essential resourc
- M&T Bank Names Tracy Woodrow Regional President for Western New YorkCurrently serving as Chief Administrative Officer, Woodrow brings a strong emphasis on people, culture and community to her expanded role BUFFALO, N.Y., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has announced the appointment of Tracy S. Woodrow to serve as Regional President for Western New York, the company's home and headquarters for nearly 170 years. Woodrow will remain M&T Bank's Chief Administrative Officer, adding new regional leadership responsibilities to her current work overseeing human resources, corporate services, sustainability, fraud customer experience and the Buffalo Promise Neighborhood initiative. In her now expanded role as Western New York Regional President, Woo
- M&T Bank Appoints Charles Pinckney as Hudson Valley Regional PresidentALBANY, N.Y., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has announced Charles Pinckney, Regional President for Albany, will take on the additional responsibility of Regional President for M&T Bank's Hudson Valley region. Pinckney has assumed these additional responsibilities to help strengthen M&T's presence in the community and enhance service to customers throughout the region. Pinckney succeeds Mark Stellwag, who announced his planned retirement at the end of 2024. In this expanded role, Pinckney will partner closely with the community bank leadership team for the Hudson Valley – including members of its retail banking, business banking, commercial banking, wealth management, gov
- M&T Bank Appoints Carmen Magistro as Northern Pennsylvania Regional PresidentMagistro brings 22 years of experience, more than 16 with M&T BUFFALO, N.Y., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has appointed Carmen Magistro as Northern Pennsylvania Regional President. Previously serving as M&T's Commercial Senior Group Manager for Northern Pennsylvania Commercial & Industrial, Magistro has assumed additional responsibilities to help strengthen M&T's presence in the community and enhance service to customers throughout the region. In this expanded role, Magistro will partner closely with the Community Bank leadership team for Northern Pennsylv
- In Annual Letter, M&T Bank Chairman and CEO René Jones Reflects on the Enduring Fundamentals that Sustain Long-Term PerformanceBUFFALO, N.Y., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) Chairman and CEO René Jones has released his annual letter to shareholders, continuing a longstanding tradition of reflecting on the bank's performance and sharing insights about the state of the company, the economic conditions impacting its communities, and the broader banking industry. This year's letter: Highlights M&T's strong financial results in 2024, as it continues to outperform peer banks.Comments on M&T's commitment to the fundamentals that sustain it: managing liquidity, prudently allocating capital,
- M&T Bank Appoints Neeraj Singh as New Chief Risk OfficerMike Todaro, M&T's Current Chief Risk Officer, to Retire in Q1 2025 BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Neeraj Singh as the bank's next Chief Risk Officer (CRO) effective January 31, 2025. Singh will succeed M&T's current CRO, Mike Todaro, whose long-planned retirement was recently announced. Singh joins M&T Bank from USAA, where he served as the Chief Risk Officer and a member of the executive council responsible for overseeing all financial and non-financial risks and compliance. Singh brings over 20 year
- M&T Bank Appoints Krista Phillips as Chief Customer OfficerBUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) today announced the appointment of Krista Phillips as its first Chief Customer Officer. In this newly created role, Phillips will lead and unify M&T's customer experience, marketing, and analytics teams, enhancing the bank's ability to offer outstanding experiences in a rapidly evolving industry. Leveraging data and unique insights, she and her team will address a comprehensive range of customer needs and ensure consistent brand delivery across M&T's footprint. "Krista's appointment as Chief Customer Officer reinforces M&T's longstanding commitment to placing the customer at the center of everything we do," said Chri
- M&T Bank Names Shannon Lazare as New Jersey Regional PresidentSeasoned Banker to Lead M&T Bank in New Jersey BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) ("M&T") today announced the appointment of Shannon Lazare as its New Jersey Regional President. Shannon will lead the bank's local growth and community engagement initiatives throughout New Jersey. She succeeds Tom Comiskey who, after serving as M&T's New Jersey Regional President for nine years, was elevated last year to Area Executive in its Commercial Bank. In her new role, Shannon will lead M&T's team in the Garden State, ensuring that the bank continues to serve its communities and customers. She will oversee all aspects of the bank's involvement in community engagement, econom
- M&T Bank Names Lopa Kolluri as Head of Affordable Housing LendingUpdates to M&T's Affordable Housing Platform Reinforce Bank's Commitment to its Clients and Communities NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) today announced that it has appointed Lopa Kolluri as Head of Affordable Housing Lending. In this new role, Kolluri is responsible for the development, oversight, and day-to-day management of the Affordable Housing vertical within M&T's Commercial Bank. Kolluri will execute M&T's affordable housing business strategy and establish operational processes and governance structures to ensure the efficient delivery of first-rate customer service to its affordable housing clients. In addition, she will continue to strengthen the M&T's ex
- M&T Bank Appoints Sarah Knakmuhs as Chief Communications OfficerKnakmuhs to lead internal and external communications in newly created role BUFFALO, N.Y., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) today announced that it has appointed Sarah Knakmuhs as chief communications officer. In this newly created role, Knakmuhs will continue to evolve and mature M&T's communication platforms and capabilities to enhance the bank's profile and strengthen engagement with stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, the media, and the communities M&T serves. Knakmuhs will report to Chris Kay, head of Enterprise Platforms, and is based in Washington, D.C. "Sarah's appointment to Chief Communications Officer represents an important step toward e
- M&T Realty Capital Corporation Appoints New CEO and Announces Other Organizational ChangesNational Production Managers and Life Company Platform Manager are Among Other Key Appointments Driving the Next Phase of Business Growth BALTIMORE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Realty Capital Corporation (M&T RCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of M&T Bank specializing in providing competitive financing nationwide for multifamily properties, commercial income properties, healthcare facilities, and other property types, announces a series of organizational changes designed to position the business for continued growth and expansion. Michael Edelman, currently serving as President, will succeed current CEO Michael Berman, who will transition to the role of Executive Advisor. Both executives
- M&T BANK APPOINTS DAVID W. HOLLIS AS CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERBUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) announced its appointment of David W. Hollis as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective today. In this role, Hollis will lead staffing, recruiting, leadership development, compensation, benefits, and employee relations for M&T Bank, which includes more than 22,000 employees across the northeastern U.S. Hollis will be based in Buffalo, NY, and will report to Tracy Woodrow, who has served as M&T's CHRO since 2020. Woodrow will continue to serve as Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing M&T's Banking Services, Buffalo Promise Neighborhood (BPN), Corporate Services, Human Resources, and Environmental, Social, and Governan
- M&T Bank Provides $1.22 Million to Community Revitalization Programs in PennsylvaniaFunding dedicated to 42 initiatives approved for state's Neighborhood Assistance Program HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has provided $1.22 million this year to 42 initiatives aimed at serving distressed communities or low-income neighborhoods in Pennsylvania through the state's Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). The NAP program provides tax credits to businesses like M&T that donate capital to support projects approved to receive NAP funding for affordable housing, community services, crime prevention, education, job training, food access, blight, special population issues, veterans' initiatives or long-term community revitalization. "Supporting the c
- M&T Bank Appoints Phil Cohen as Maine Regional PresidentBUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) today announced its appointment of Phil Cohen as Regional President of Maine. In this role, Cohen will partner with M&T's Community Bank leadership team—which includes members from its retail, business banking, wealth management, and charitable teams—to continue developing M&T's business and engagement in The Pine Tree State. Cohen will continue to serve in his role as Commercial Senior Group Manager Commercial Real Estate New Hampshire/Maine. He assumes this new role following the retirement of Dan Thornton earlier this year. "Phil's combination of deep banking experience and knowledge of Maine continues to be an asset to M&T
- Servotronics, Inc. Appoints New Independent Director-- Brent D. Baird Joins the Board and Enters into Cooperation Agreement with the Company -- ELMA, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Servotronics, Inc. (NYSE American – SVT) a designer and manufacturer of servo-control components and other advanced technology products today announced the appointment of Brent D. Baird to the Board and the entry into a Cooperation Agreement between the Company and Mr. Baird. Mr. Baird will serve as a director effective February 16, 2023, with an initial term through the Company's 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and the Company has agreed to include Mr. Baird in the Company's slate of director nominees for election at the 2023 Annual Meeting. "We are plea
- M&T Bank Welcomes Ishet Dhar as Chief Digital OfficerBUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank today announced the appointment of Ishet Dhar in the role of Chief Digital Officer (CDO). This decision reflects M&T's increasing focus on digital and its role creating simple, differentiated experiences for customers and employees. Dhar has over two decades of global experience, most recently serving as senior vice president, digital consumer delivery at Bank of America. In this enterprise-wide role, Dhar will lead the strategy, integration and transformation of M&T's digital platforms, providing each customer a seamless a
- M&T Bank Appoints Long-time Leader Mike Keegan to Head New Community Markets TeamBUFFALO, N.Y., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank has appointed Mike Keegan, its long-time Area Executive for Upstate New York and New England, to a new role as Executive Vice President and Head of Community Markets. Keegan will lead a new team designed to help the company reinforce its community presence, while accelerating the deployment of the full capabilities of the entire bank across its communities. He will report directly to Richard Gold, M&T Bank President and Chief Operating Officer. "We are deeply committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers" Gold said. "As Head of Community Markets, Mike will work to combine our strengths as a large, regional bank with our local ma
- M&T Bank Names John D'Angelo First Director of its Newly Created Environmental, Social, and Governance OfficeBUFFALO, N.Y., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank Corporation announced the appointment of John D'Angelo as Director of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Office, a newly created role and division. D'Angelo, an Executive Vice President, will report directly to M&T Chairman and CEO René Jones and remain a member of the 14-person Management Group responsible for leading the bank's overarching strategy. In this capacity, D'Angelo will build a cohesive function to accelerate M&T's corporate responsibility and sustainability work along with its community outreach.