Wells Fargo tapped John Ritacco as an executive advisor for Middle Market Banking in greater New York. Ritacco, retired president and CEO of the former CMS Bancorp recently acquired by PCSB Bank, brings 30 years of financial services experience to Wells Fargo.

In his new advisory role, Ritacco directs Wells Fargo Middle Market Banking’s growth strategy across the greater New York region, including offices in White Plains and Shelton.

“The greater New York and Connecticut markets are growing for Middle Market Banking at Wells Fargo,” said Kevin Burke, regional vice president of Wells Fargo Middle Market Banking for greater New York and Connecticut. “Our middle market customers will benefit from John’s expertise and long-standing experience in the region.”

“We’ve studied the business climate throughout the region and believe that by bringing strong, strategic advisors into these growth markets, we gain additional insight through the lens of our industry veterans,” said John Manning, head of Wells Fargo Middle Market Banking, East region. “Our customers benefit from the seasoned business acumen of these incredibly talented local business leaders.”

Ritacco began his banking career with Wells Fargo predecessor First Union National Bank in White Plains. In 2001, he joined Reliance Bank, a privately held commercial bank, where he served as president and CEO until 2004. Ritacco had served as president and CEO of CMS Bancorp (now PCSB Bank), a small business and commercial business banking firm, since 2006. His experience includes servicing companies and organizations, both domestic and international, in professional services, retail, manufacturing, wholesale distribution and tax-exempt industries.