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Senior Management
Donald E. Gibson President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Company
Donald E. Gibson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank in June 2007. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Gibson served as Senior Vice President of the Company and the Bank since 2003 and has been employed by the Bank since 1987. Mr. Gibson obtained a Master of Business Administration from the College of Saint Rose. Mr. Gibson has over 25 years experience in the banking industry. As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gibson’s experience in leading the Company and the Bank and his responsibilities for the strategic direction and management of the Company’s day-to-day operations, bring broad industry and
specific institutional knowledge and experience to the Board of Directors.
Michelle M. Plummer, CPA EVP, COO and CFO
Michelle M. Plummer, CPA was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank in June 2007. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Plummer served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank since May 1999 and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since January 2002. Prior to that time, Ms. Plummer held positions with KPMG LLP and with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Ms. Plummer obtained a Master of Science from Pace University.
Stephen E. Nelson Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer
Stephen E. Nelson was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of the Bank and the Company in July 2010. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Nelson served as Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer since 2008 and has served in various capacities with the Bank since 1988. Mr. Nelson obtained a Master of Business Administration from the College of Saint Rose.
Board of Directors
Martin C. Smith Chairman
Martin C. Smith is currently a consultant to Main Bros. Oil Co., Inc., and is the former owner of R.E. Smith Fuel Company, which was purchased by Main Bros. Oil Co., Inc., located in Albany, New York. He became Chairman of the Board in November 2005. Mr. Smith’s 23 years of experience as owner of his own energy services company and an additional 15 years as a consultant in the energy services industry bring valuable business and leadership skills and financial acumen to the Board in furtherance of the Board’s objective of maintaining a
membership of experienced and dedicated individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and other qualities that are beneficial to the Company.
Donald E. Gibson
Donald E. Gibson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank in June 2007. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Gibson served as Senior Vice President of the Company and the Bank since 2003 and has been employed by the Bank since 1987. Mr. Gibson obtained a Master of Business Administration from the College of Saint Rose. Mr. Gibson has over 25 years experience in the banking industry. As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gibson’s experience in leading the Company and the Bank and his responsibilities for the strategic direction and management of the Company’s day-to-day operations, bring broad industry and
specific institutional knowledge and experience to the Board of Directors.
David H. Jenkins
David H. Jenkins, DVM is a veterinarian and the owner of Catskill Animal Hospital, Catskill, New York. Mr. Jenkins’ over 30 years of experience as owner and manager of a locally operated business bring valuable business and leadership skills and financial acumen to the Board in furtherance of the Board’s objective of maintaining a membership of experienced and dedicated individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and other qualities that are beneficial to the Company.
Dennis R. O'Grady
Dennis R. O’Grady is a graduate of Union University, Albany College of Pharmacy. He owned and operated Mikhitarian Pharmacy for 31 years, until its sale to Price Chopper in 1999. He has been a Board member since 1981. Mr. O’Grady has also served as the President of Columbia Greene Community College Foundation, President of Catskill Rotary, President of Catskill Boys Club, and President of local chapters of the March of Dimes. He has served on several local not for profit organizations in the role of finance committee member. Mr. O’Grady’s over 30 years of experience as owner of his own pharmaceutical business bring valuable business and leadership
skills and financial acumen to the Board in furtherance of the Board’s objective of maintaining a membership of experienced and dedicated individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and other qualities that are beneficial to the Company.
Arthur Place
Arthur Place, CPA is a Senior Partner of Arthur Place & Co., an accounting firm located in Albany, New York. As a certified public accountant and Chairman of the Board’s Audit Committee, Mr. Place brings to the Board of Directors his valuable experience as a business consultant and faculty member in dealing with accounting principles and financial reporting rules and regulations.
Charles H. Schaefer
Charles H. Schaefer is a partner of the law firm, Deily & Schaefer, Catskill, New York. Mr. Schaefer is a member of the American Bar Association’s Committee on Banking Law as well as a member of the New York State Bank Association’s Section on Business Law and its banking subcommittee. Since 1977 he has advised the Bank on various legal matters, becoming General Counsel in 1988 to the Bank’s predecessor, Greene County Savings Bank.
As an experienced attorney, Mr. Schaefer brings to the Board a unique and valuable perspective on legal and legal related issues that may arise in the operations and management of the Company and the Bank.
Paul Slutzky
Paul Slutzky is a co-owner and manager of Hunter Mountain Ski Area and Vice President of Frosty Land,Inc., a real estate development company. Mr. Slutzky’s 25 years of experience as co-owner and 39 years as manager of his own company bring valuable business and leadership skills and financial acumen to the Board in furtherance of the Board’s objective of maintaining a membership of experienced and dedicated individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and other qualities that are beneficial to the Company.
