The First of Long Island Corporation Announces CEO Succession
20 March 2019 - 7:15AM
The First of Long Island Corporation (NASDAQ: FLIC) announced today
that its Board of Directors selected Christopher Becker to succeed
Michael Vittorio as President and Chief Executive Officer of The
First of Long Island Corporation and The First National Bank of
Long Island, effective January 1, 2020. The Board thanks Mr.
Vittorio for his successful 17 years of leadership as well as for
his assistance in the transition until his December 31, 2019
retirement date.
Mr. Becker brings more than three
decades of extensive banking experience within Long Island,
Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, as well as a firm understanding of
the Bank’s operations. He is currently Executive Vice
President and Chief Risk Officer of the Bank and serves as
Corporate Secretary to the Board of The First of Long Island
Corporation. For the past eight years, Mr. Becker has
been responsible for the Bank’s enterprise risk
management program including oversight of strategic
planning, technology, loan and deposit operations, compliance,
administration of internal audit, facilities and certain credit
administration functions. Mr. Becker is a longstanding member
of the Bank’s leadership team and has been a key contributor to the
Bank’s excellent past performance.
Prior to joining The First of Long Island
Corporation in 2011, Mr. Becker served as Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer at the Bank of Smithtown and previously
as Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of a national
bank in organization. Mr. Becker began his career at Bridgehampton
National Bank and served ultimately as Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer.
Michael Vittorio commented, “I have had the
pleasure of working with Chris Becker for the last eight
years. I have found him to be of the highest integrity.
He has a tremendous work ethic and a comprehensive knowledge of the
business. I truly believe he will be a wonderful CEO for The
First of Long Island Corporation in the years that lie ahead.”
Walter C. Teagle III, Chairman of the
Board of The First of Long Island Corporation, commented, “Chris
Becker is a dynamic leader and a veteran of the Bank with
an in-depth understanding of our unique culture and operating
model. He has a vision for how The First National Bank of Long
Island can grow and evolve to serve our customers and community
over the long term as the leading independent Long Island-based
bank.”
“I’m humbled and gratified by the Board’s
decision and am extremely proud of what our bank represents –
we have an unwavering commitment to giving our customers
valuable and creative banking solutions combined with
excellent customer service,” said Mr. Becker. “In this
new role, I look forward to working alongside our
dedicated and knowledgeable team to
build upon our strong history as a trusted bank
by elevating and encouraging continued growth.”
“The selection of Mr. Becker to succeed Mr.
Vittorio was the result of a formal and rigorous succession
planning process led by the Board of Directors that included the
retention of a national executive search and human capital advisory
firm,” commented Peter Quick, Chairman of the Chief Executive
Officer Selection Committee and Director of The First of Long
Island Corporation. “We completed a comprehensive assessment
of our internal talent pool against our own benchmarks and against
external peer benchmarks. Chris impressed the Selection
Committee with his command of our business strategy and operations,
market knowledge and vision for the future.”
About The First of Long Island
CorporationThe First of Long Island Corporation is the
bank holding company for The First National Bank of Long Island.
The Bank serves the financial needs of privately-owned businesses,
professionals, consumers, public bodies and other organizations
primarily in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island, and the
boroughs of New York City and currently has fifty-two branches in
Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island and the boroughs of
Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan.
For More Information Contact:Mark D. Curtis,
SEVP, CFO and Treasurer (516) 671-4900, Ext. 7413
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