Tompkins Financial Corporation identifies Dr. Thomas Rochon as successor to Board Chairman in 2014
02 August 2013 - 2:00AM
Business Wire
Tompkins Financial Corporation (TMP – NYSE MKT LLC) &
Ithaca College – The Tompkins Financial Corporation Board of
Directors concluded a succession planning process for Chairman
James J. Byrnes, whose term will expire in May 2014, by naming
current director, Dr. Thomas R. Rochon as his successor. Mr. Byrnes
has served as Chairman of the Board of the Company since its
formation in 1995. Dr. Rochon has served as a Director of the
Company since 2009. He is currently President of Ithaca College, a
position he has held since July 2008 and which he will continue to
hold while serving as Chairman.
Dr. Thomas Rochon (Photo: Business
Wire)
“I look forward to working with Tom Rochon in the coming months
to assure a smooth transition next spring when I will be leaving
the board at the end of my term. He brings executive level
expertise running a complex business in an extremely competitive,
yet highly regulated, marketplace. He is a great choice to help
position Tompkins for the future,” stated Chairman Byrnes. Stephen
S. Romaine, President and CEO of Tompkins Financial said, “I am
impressed by the level of thought Tom brings to an issue and I look
forward to working with him more closely.” The Board expects to
elect Dr. Rochon as Chairman in the spring of 2014.
Dr. Rochon commented, “I am very pleased to be designated as
successor to the Chairman of Tompkins Financial. It is an extremely
well-run company and our values align through our commitment to the
communities, clients and shareholders we serve. I look forward to
leading the Tompkins Board through the challenges of an
ever-evolving financial services environment.”
About Tompkins Financial Corporation
Tompkins Financial Corporation is a financial services company
with $4.9 billion in assets serving the Central, Western, and
Hudson Valley regions of New York State and the Southeastern region
of Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Ithaca, NY, Tompkins Financial is
parent to Tompkins Trust Company, The Bank of Castile, Mahopac
National Bank, VIST Bank, Tompkins Insurance Agencies, Inc., and
Tompkins Financial Advisors. Each Tompkins Financial subsidiary
operates with a community focus and local decision-making, meeting
the unique needs of the customers and communities it serves.
Founded in 1836, Tompkins has a strong record of creating long-term
value for shareholders, clients and communities. For more
information on Tompkins Financial, visit
www.tompkinsfinancial.com.
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