Hyde has been with Tompkins for over 13 years. In his work managing the Le Roy branch, Hyde concentrates on developing relationships with small businesses throughout the community as well as tailoring a wide variety of personal banking solutions to our local customers.
“Mickey has done a phenomenal job as our Le Roy branch manager,” said Diane Torcello, senior vice president, community banking. “He has a strong commitment to helping members of the Le Roy community with their personal and business related finances, and Tompkins Bank of Castile is lucky to have him on our team.”
Hyde is very involved in the community, serving as the chair for the steering committee for Leadership Genesee, on the Junior Achievement Advisory Board, and as a member of the Rochester Press-Radio Club. He is also a member of the Le Roy Moose Club, the LPS Kiwanis and the Sons of the American Legion. He volunteers in many capacities with Le Roy Central School, such as in Junior Achievement, Lunch with Leaders, Mock Interviews, Career Day and the Le Roy Job Fair. Hyde has been inducted into both the Genesee Community College and the Pavilion Central School’s Hall of Fame. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Eckerd College.
He and his wife, Toni, live in Le Roy with their two daughters, Naomi and Samantha.
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At Tompkins Bank of Castile, we recognize that decades of service characterize our stability and loyalty as an organization. We are pleased to honor our longtime employees who have contributed so much to the Tompkins Bank of Castile. Our customers have benefited from their knowledge and experience, and our company values these great employees.
Diana Williams, assistant vice president of the Avon branch, is celebrating 35 years with the bank. She began her banking career in 1977 as a part-time teller at the American Express branch in Augsburg, Germany. When she moved to the United States, she stayed with the financial services industry and began working for Chase at the East Avon branch, which was purchased by The Bank of Castile in 1994. Diana and her husband, Richard, live in Livonia. They have three children and four grandchildren. She is active in the Avon Rotary and Junior Achievement.
The following employees are celebrating 25 years of service:
Theresa Nicastro is the assistant manager of Commercial Loan Operations. She is active in planning, organizing and coordinating efficient service of commercial loans for Tompkins Bank of Castile as well as the three other banks of Tompkins Financial Corp. She began her career as a teller in the Perry branch and has held numerous positions ranging from administrative assistant to branch manager. She says being a part of the Tompkins family is a special blessing and loves being a part of such a wonderful organization. She and her partner, Steve, reside in Silver Springs along with their two rescue dogs.
Annette Granger started in the Proof Department and was working as a commercial credit Services Associate at our Operations Center in Perry until she retired this past year. We appreciate her years of dedicated service, and wish her well in retirement!
Debbie James, vice president – Consumer Product Manager, works to ensure a superior customer experience and that our products are competitive and customer-friendly. Her first job was as a teller in the Perry branch. She has continued to grow within our company, serving several years as the Castile Branch Manager. Based at our Operations Center in Perry, her current responsibilities encompass all of Tompkins Financial Corporation. Debbie and her husband, Brad, have two children, Erika and Michael. They live in Silver Springs.
Carolyn Francis, assistant vice president, Small Business Credit officer, joined the bank in 1986 and has held various positions. She started in the Proofing Department, went to the mortgage department and finally landed in the commercial department working specifically with small businesses in the community. Carolyn left the bank for a brief time, but said she came back because she loves all the great people that she works with and they are like family to her. Carolyn resides in Fillmore with her husband, Greg. They have two children and two grandchildren.
"Our employees are truly what differentiate our company, delivering superior customer service every day,” said John McKenna, president & CEO of Tompkins Bank of Castile.“We work hard to provide a rewarding and engaging workplace which helps us attract the best talent and results in extraordinary consistency of our employee base."
Tompkins Bank of Castile values the commitment and service these employees have given our company. We would like to thank them for their years of service and congratulations!
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Tompkins Bank of Castile prides itself on being a community bank, and one of our core values is our commitment to the communities we serve. During the holiday season, our staff in each branch selects local organizations to receive special contributions to make the holidays brighter. Our Le Roy branch selected the Le Roy Food Pantry to receive a $500 donation. The Le Roy Food Pantry has provided for people in need, free of charge, without question for several years. It is maintained by volunteers and is an effort among the local churches in the Le Roy community.
Mickey Hyde, Le Roy branch manager; Christine Orto, teller in the Le Roy branch; and Danielle Clark, Tompkins Insurance account manager, present checks to Judy Riley (second from left) of the Le Roy Food Pantry.
Kimberly Isaac has been promoted to assistant vice president, branch manager of Tompkins Bank of Castile Caledonia office.
“Kim is a great asset to Tompkins Bank of Castile, and she had done a fantastic job leading our Caledonia office,” said Diane Torcello, community banking manager. "This promotion is well earned."
Isaac is a member of the Batavia Rotary Club, the Genesee Country Village & Museum Fall Fundraising Committee, Livingston County Habitat for Humanity Family Services Board, Big Springs Historical Museum Board, United Way, the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, a Leadership of Livingston County graduate and a Junior Achievement volunteer at Caledonia-Mumford School. She is very active in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where she serves as a lay Eucharistic visitor, Jr. Warden and Vestry member. She has also received the Rotary Paul Harris award.
She resides in Batavia with her husband, Jim. They have two grown sons, Brian and Christian.
Tompkins Bank of Castile is a community bank with 16 offices in the five-county western New York region. Services include complete lines of consumer deposit accounts and loans, business accounts and loans, and leasing. In addition, insurance is offered through an affiliate company, Tompkins Insurance
Agencies, Wealth management, trust and investment services are provided through Tompkins Financial Advisors. Further information about the bank is available on its website, www.bankofcastile.com.
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BATAVIA, NY– Proving that a minute can matter, Tompkins Bank of Castile is kicking off the second round of the Community Minute Challenge, a contest that invites participants to vote on the bank’s Facebook page and rewards local not-for-profits with a total of $10,000 in much-needed funds.
The second round will take place November 7 through 21, and the public is invited to watch one-minute videos produced by participating non-profits in Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Monroe and Orleans counties, and then vote for their favorite. Each video explains how the non-profit will use the awarded funds. The contest will run in four different quarters and will award $2,500 to each quarterly winner.
Competing in this round are ARC of Genesee and Orleans County, Arts Council of Wyoming County, Big Springs Historical Society, Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing, GCASA, and Mercy Flight Central. To show support, participants should “like” Tompkins Bank of Castile’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TompkinsBankofCastile), click on the Community Minute Challenge app and then select their favorite non-profit. Each individual can vote once per day during the contest period.
The winner from the first round was Going to the Dogs Rescue in Wyoming County, an organization dedicated to helping homeless pets find loving forever homes. They are involved in not only assisting dogs in the local community but all over as needed. Their rescue operates solely on generous donations, both in time and money, from individuals and corporations.
“We’re honored to present Going to the Dogs Rescue with the $2,500 prize,” said John McKenna, Bank President and CEO. “The support the organization received during the Community Minute Challenge is indicative of how the community values the services it provides.”
A third round of this contest will launch in early 2017 with details posted to Tompkins Bank of Castile’s Facebook page.
John McKenna, president and CEO of Tompkins Bank of Castile, presents the $2,500 check to Melissa Nichols, president of Going to the Dogs Rescue.
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Proving that a minute can matter, Tompkins Bank of Castile is kicking off the "Community Minute Challenge," a contest that invites participants to vote on the bank’s Facebook page and rewards local not-for-profits with a total of $10,000 in much-needed funds.
The first round will begin Aug. 17 through 31, and the public is invited to watch one-minute videos produced by participating nonprofits in Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Monroe and Orleans counties, and then vote for their favorite. Each video explains how the non-profit will use the awarded funds. The contest will run in four different quarters and will award $2,500 to each quarterly winner.
Competing in this round are: Going to the Dogs Rescue in Wyoming County, Community Action of Genesee and Orleans County, United Way of Genesee County’s Backpack Program, Mary Cariola Children’s Center of Rochester, GO ART!, and Sweet Adelines Chorus of Rochester.
To show support, participants should “like” Tompkins Bank of Castile’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TompkinsBankofCastile), click on the Community Minute Challenge app and then select their favorite nonprofit. Each individual can vote once per day during the contest period.
West has been with Tompkins for over 15 years. She assists commercial customers with remote deposit and other cash management solutions that help conduct business in the most efficient way possible.
“Amanda is a great asset to Tompkins Bank of Castile, and this promotion is well earned,” said Bob Bennett, vice president, commercial sales manager. “We look forward to using her knowledge and talent to help our continuous growth in the cash management division of Tompkins.”
West is a Wyoming County 4-H leader and is enrolled in this year’s Leadership Genesee class. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from SUNY Brockport.
She and her husband, Sam, have three children, Riley, Owen and Abigail.
She has been in the banking industry for over 31 years and with Tompkins over nine years. She currently serves as the assistant branch manager in the Le Roy office.
“Darlene is an experienced banker with extensive financial skills,” said Diane Torcello, senior vice president, community banking manager. “Tompkins and the Le Roy community benefit from her expertise.”
Raines is a member of Resurrection Parish, Catholic Daughters, the YWCA and a graduate of Leadership Genesee. She has her notary certification as well as Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NLMS).
She resides in Alexander with her husband, Kevin. They have three children and seven grandchildren.
Tompkins Bank of Castile is a community bank with 16 offices in the five-county western New York region. Services include complete lines of consumer deposit accounts and loans, business accounts and loans, and leasing.
In addition, insurance is offered through an affiliate company, Tompkins Insurance Agencies, wealth management, trust and investment services are provided through Tompkins Financial Advisors.
Further information about the bank is available on its website, www.bankofcastile.com.
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BATAVIA, NY -- Every year, millions of consumers fall victim to cybercrime. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in 2014, consumers lost more than $800 million from scams initiated through the Web. In recognition of Internet Safety Month in June, Tompkins Bank of Castile is highlighting seven tips to help consumers protect themselves from online fraud.
“The Internet has become one of the most popular tools used to commit fraud by criminals who are becoming more and more sophisticated,” said John McKenna, president and CEO. “As a result, it’s extremely important for consumers to secure their wireless networks and filter the amount of personal information they choose to divulge online.”
Tompkins Bank of Castile recommends the following seven tips to keep you safe online:
About Tompkins Bank of Castile
Tompkins Bank of Castile is a community bank with 16 offices in the five-county Western New York region. Services include complete lines of consumer deposit accounts and loans, business accounts and loans, and leasing. In addition, insurance is offered through an affiliate company, Tompkins Insurance Agencies, Wealth management, trust and investment services are provided through Tompkins Financial Advisors. Further information about the bank is available on its website, www.bankofcastile.com.
Mark Williams, with the Tompkins Bank of Castile, holds one of the baskets available in a charity raffle at the Batavia branch on East Main Street.
Funds from the raffle of the two baskets of wine and other gifts will benefit Relay for Life in Wyoming County.
Raffle tickets are available through the drive-up or when you walk into the branch.
Here's your chance to enjoy a special Date Night every night for a year (significant other not included).
Employees at the Bank of Castile branch on East Main Street, Batavia, are auctioning off this grand prize as a fundraiser for Relay for Life. The prize value is more than $700.
Tickets can be purchased at the branch, $1 for one ticket, $3 for five, and 10 for $5.
The raffle was organized by Michelle Cryer, who wasn't available today at picture time. Pictured are Lauren Drier and Amber Reese.
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After 26 years as president and CEO of Tompkins Bank of Castile, James W. Fulmer is retiring from those roles at the end of this year, but will remain as chairman of the bank’s Board of Directors, said Stephen S. Romaine, president and CEO of Tompkins Financial Corporation, the bank’s parent company.
“Jim has been instrumental in Tompkins Bank of Castile’s growth and success for the last quarter century, growing the bank from five locations with assets of $85 million in two counties, to an influential financial services organization with 17 offices in five counties and $1.2 billion in assets,” Romaine said.
In addition to remaining as chairman of Tompkins Bank of Castile’s Board of Directors, Fulmer will retain several other corporate roles, including vice chairman of the Tompkins Financial Board of Directors, chairman of the board of Tompkins Insurance Agencies, and member of the boards of Tompkins Financial Advisors, Tompkins Mahopac Bank and Tompkins VIST Bank, all affiliates of Tompkins Financial Corp.
“My position with Tompkins Bank of Castile has been extremely fulfilling because of the team of employees who are dedicated to providing top quality financial services and serving our Western New York communities,” Fulmer said. “Any success we have accomplished is the result of their combined efforts and the expertise of so many talented coworkers.
“My continued involvement at a strategic level will allow me to assist further growth of our affiliates, but also to enjoy some of the benefits of retirement,” he added.
Fulmer is active in a variety of professional organizations, including the board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and was recently appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Community Depository Advisory Council. He actively serves as a member of the board of directors of Erie and Niagara Insurance Association of Williamsville, Cherry Valley Insurance Agencies of Williamsville, the United Memorial Medical Center of Batavia, and is vice chairman of WXXI Public Broadcasting Council of Rochester.
He and his wife, Marjorie, live in Le Roy. They have three grown children.
John McKenna Named New President & CEO
The company Board of Directors has named John M. McKenna president and CEO to succeed Fulmer. McKenna has been a senior vice president at Tompkins Bank of Castile for five years, concentrating in commercial lending.
“John has the depth of knowledge of banking, our company’s culture and the Western New York community to continue the bank’s success,” Fulmer said.
McKenna brought more than 20 years of banking experience to Tompkins Bank of Castile when he joined the organization in 2009.
A Rochester native, McKenna earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Rochester in 1988 and his M.B.A. in finance and marketing from the William E. Simon School of Business Administration in 1992.
He resides in Brighton with his wife, Martha, and their four children. Active in the community, he is a board member of the Bishop's Stewardship Council for the Diocese of Rochester, Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe Community Hospital Foundation, and treasurer of Al Sigl Community of Agencies.
Tompkins Bank of Castile is headquartered in Batavia, where McKenna will have his office.
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The Board of Directors of the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) approved applications for two projects at its March 6, 2014, board meeting.
The Bank of Castile/Tompkins Trust Company is purchasing a building located at 113-119 Main St. in the City of Batavia and plans to renovate the second floor (10,000 square feet) into a call center for its expanding operations because of limited space in its current location in the City of Batavia. The company also plans to maintain the first floor and continue renting space to current lessors.
The company was approved for a sales tax exemption of approximately $53,600 and a property tax exemption of approximately $27,800 to expand its existing facility. The planned capital investment will total an estimated $1.5 million dollars and is projected to create two new jobs.
Tompkins Trust Company built a new 18,000-square-foot headquarters in the City of Batavia in 2004, investing more than $2.9 million dollars. The company had pledged to create 63 new jobs; as of 2012, it had created 74 jobs.
Liberty Pumps is planning a 100,000-square-foot expansion of its existing facility at Apple Tree Acres in Bergen, NY. The renovation will include new spaces for production, warehouse, research and development, as well as an office, auditorium and training center. An initial resolution for Liberty Pumps was approved to set a public hearing as the total amount of incentives exceeds $100,000. The capital investment for the expansion project is $9.8 million and will create 27 new jobs while retaining 124 employees at the facility.
In 2000 Liberty Pumps invested $3.7 million for the acquisition of the land and construction of a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. It underwent another expansion project in 2008 which entailed the investment of an additional $4 million for the construction of a 64,000-square-foot addition to the existing facility.
“It’s great to see companies that our agency has assisted with in past, come back to us with plans to expand their operations and create even more jobs in our region,” said Wally Hinchey, GCEDC board chairman.
The Bank of Castile celebrated 20 years in Batavia this afternoon with a community gathering at its East Main Street branch and by presenting a gift backpack with a $500 donation in it to the backpack program of United Way.
Above, Erik Fix with United Way of Genesee County accepts the basket from Diane Torcello, branch manager, and Jim Fulmer, president and CEO of the Bank of Castile.
Castile branches traditionally celebrate their anniversaries with gifts to the community, bank officials said.
Branch employees picked the backpack program for the 20th anniversary gift.
"At the Bank of Castile, we have always been a strong believer in the good that United Way does in our community," Torcello said. "We are proud to support the program with a contribution."
The staff at Bank of Castile/Tompkins Insurance on Main Street in Batavia are having some Halloween fun today. The top three floors are decorated with various Disney scenes and most of the staff is dressed appropriate to the theme on their floors. Groups of children from the YMCA are visiting throughout the day receiving treats as they visit Batavia's own Disneyland.
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