Profile

Jim  is  a  Senior Relationship Manager in the Global Commercial Banking line charged with managing and growing a portfolio of Commercial Banking relationships throughout the Hudson Valley and Capital Region in New York.  Prior to this, Jim was a Senior Credit Products Officer at Bank of America charged with structuring, underwriting, approving , and closing credit transactions.

Jim has been an active member of the local market leadership team in the Hudson Valley / Capital Region since joining the Bank in 2008 and promotes One-Bank solutions across business lines.  Jim was past President of the Board of Directors the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region and an MBA student-coach for University of Albany’s full-time MBA program. Jim currently sits on the MBA Advisory Group for the University of Albany's MBA program. There were a number of past board positions for local not-for-profits in the region as well that Jim participated on including Junior Achievement, Living Resources and McAulay Living Services.

Jim and his wife Ann have two post college age children and five grandchildren. Jim earned a B.S. in Economics from Niagara University, an MBA in Finance from University at Albany (SUNY) along with a Management Supervisory Studies Certificate from the Cornell ILR school. Ann has an education background and taught early childhood and primary grade levels. Jim and Ann are proud supporters of the West Point Parent’s Club Association.