Scott A. Kingsley will retire from his position as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Community Bank System, effective June 30, 2020. Joseph F. Serbun will be appointed chief banking officer and assume responsibility for the company’s banking business, effective immediately.
“Scott was a key member of our management team for more than 15 years, and played a substantial role in our growth and the successful execution of our strategy,” Mark E. Tryniski, president and CEO of the company, said. “We thank him for his service and wish him the best in this next phase of his life.”
Kingsley assumed the role of chief operating officer in June 2018 after having previously served as executive vice president and CFO since he joined the company in 2004.
“I am honored to have been part of the Community Bank team and proud to have contributed to the company’s growth and success,” Kingsley said.
Serbun joined the Company in 2008 and currently serves as executive vice president and chief credit officer, and prior to that was senior vice president of commercial banking.
“I am delighted to appoint Joe to this important position,” Tryniski said. “He will bring tremendous leadership, talent and energy to this new role for the benefit of our customers, employees and shareholders.”
Community Bank System has approximately $11.4 billion in assets and operates more than 230 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts through its banking subsidiary, Community Bank.
