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Orange Bank & Trust Company, the banking subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp, Inc., has announced the promotion of Jennifer Meyer to the role of Vice President and Area Manager/Branch Manager.
Meyer joined the bank as the Branch Manager for the New City Office in 2015. She specializes in Attorney, Property Management and Business accounts, and works closely with clients to develop a deep understanding of their unique business needs.
“This well-deserved promotion follows the consistent success of Jenn’s work developing our New City, Rockland County market,” said Michael Gilfeather, President and CEO of Orange Bank & Trust Company. “When taking on the added responsibility of Vice President and Area Manager, I am positive she will showcase that same work ethic and leadership.”
In her new role, Meyer will take on additional responsibilities and oversee the bank’s Orange and Rockland County branches. She will work with the branch teams to continue to build the bank’s “Trusted Advisor” status with clients and work with the branch managers on new client development in each of its markets. She will maintain her role as New City Branch Manager.
Prior to joining Orange Bank & Trust Company, Meyer worked for community banks for nearly two decades. She began her career at Union State Bank in its operations department, moving up to an Assistant Manager and then Branch Manager. She grew up in Rockland County and graduated from Clarkstown High School North. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Thomas Aquinas College.
Today, she is affiliated with Coldwell Banker in Katonah as an Associate Broker and is an Independent Certified Coach.
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