First Niagara
Industry: Insurance company
DescriptionFirst Niagara Bank was a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation-insured regional banking corporation headquartered in Buffalo, New York. Its parent company, First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. was the 44th-largest bank in the United States with assets of over $37.1 billion as of June 30, 2013. Customer service: 1 (800) 421-0004 Credit card support: 1 (800) 626-0900 Headquarters: Buffalo, NY CEO: Gary M. Crosby (Dec 19, 2013–) Ceased operations: October 7, 2016 Parent organization: First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
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First Niagara Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Michele Amowitz Michele Amowitz's First Niagara Experience February 2011 - February 2012
Job Co Founder at Pink Star Investments
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Pink Star Investments June 2015 - Present
Self employed July 2012 - Present
John Paolo's Xtreme Beauty Institute April 2013 - Present
Rock Fetish.com January 1999 - Present
Life Coach February 2015 - Present
The Pink Palace April 2013 - Present
First Niagara Financial Group February 2011 - July 2012
First Niagara February 2011 - February 2012
Saratoga Roasters May 2005 - February 2012
Franklin Community Center, Inc July 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Fundraising, Customer Service, Non-profits, Teaching, Training, Budgets, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Press Releases, Research, Social Media, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Program Development, Blogging, Grants, Editing, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Social Services, Psychotherapy, Grant Writing, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Team Building, Marketing, Volunteer Management, Wellness Coaching, Life Coaching
Education
The New School for Social Research 1983 — 1985
New York University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work
Pink Star Investments June 2015 - Present
Self employed July 2012 - Present
John Paolo's Xtreme Beauty Institute April 2013 - Present
Rock Fetish.com January 1999 - Present
Life Coach February 2015 - Present
The Pink Palace April 2013 - Present
First Niagara Financial Group February 2011 - July 2012
First Niagara February 2011 - February 2012
Saratoga Roasters May 2005 - February 2012
Franklin Community Center, Inc July 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Fundraising, Customer Service, Non-profits, Teaching, Training, Budgets, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Press Releases, Research, Social Media, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Program Development, Blogging, Grants, Editing, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Social Services, Psychotherapy, Grant Writing, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Team Building, Marketing, Volunteer Management, Wellness Coaching, Life Coaching
Education
The New School for Social Research 1983 — 1985
New York University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work
Christopher Wilson, CFP® Christopher Wilson, CFP®'s First Niagara Experience July 2005 - June 2008
Job Northeast Regional Advisory Coach
Industry Financial Services
Experience
TIAA-CREF October 2014 - Present
First Niagara Bank January 2011 - October 2014
First Niagara Bank June 2008 - January 2011
First Niagara July 2005 - June 2008
American Express Financial Advisors June 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Investments, Portfolio Management, Investment Advisory, Mutual Funds, Strategic Financial..., Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Investment Strategies, Estate Planning, Retirement, Fixed Annuities, Financial Planning, Insurance, Tax Reduction Strategies, Managed Accounts, Debt Management, Annuities, Retirement Income..., Wealth, Wealth Accumulation, Wealth Preservation..., Retail Banking, Budget, Personal Financial..., Sales Management, Sales, Financial Markets, Separately Managed..., Sales Coaching
Education
State University of New York College at Cortland 1999 — 2003
BA, Communications, Computer Applications
Bethlehem Central High School 1996 — 1999
TIAA-CREF October 2014 - Present
First Niagara Bank January 2011 - October 2014
First Niagara Bank June 2008 - January 2011
First Niagara July 2005 - June 2008
American Express Financial Advisors June 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Investments, Portfolio Management, Investment Advisory, Mutual Funds, Strategic Financial..., Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Investment Strategies, Estate Planning, Retirement, Fixed Annuities, Financial Planning, Insurance, Tax Reduction Strategies, Managed Accounts, Debt Management, Annuities, Retirement Income..., Wealth, Wealth Accumulation, Wealth Preservation..., Retail Banking, Budget, Personal Financial..., Sales Management, Sales, Financial Markets, Separately Managed..., Sales Coaching
Education
State University of New York College at Cortland 1999 — 2003
BA, Communications, Computer Applications
Bethlehem Central High School 1996 — 1999
Rick Cerone Rick Cerone's First Niagara Experience September 2006 - Present
Job Senior Network Administrator at First Niagara
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
First Niagara September 2006 - Present
Chase February 1996 - May 2006
Skills
Active Directory, Windows Server, Servers, Microsoft Exchange, Operating Systems, Citrix, SharePoint, System Administration, Backup Exec, Software Installation, Networking, Windows, SQL, ITIL, Lotus Notes, SCCM, Software Documentation, Computer Hardware, Security, Data Center, Testing, Technical Support, Microsoft SQL Server, Troubleshooting
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1978 — 1982
BS, Business Administration
First Niagara September 2006 - Present
Chase February 1996 - May 2006
Skills
Active Directory, Windows Server, Servers, Microsoft Exchange, Operating Systems, Citrix, SharePoint, System Administration, Backup Exec, Software Installation, Networking, Windows, SQL, ITIL, Lotus Notes, SCCM, Software Documentation, Computer Hardware, Security, Data Center, Testing, Technical Support, Microsoft SQL Server, Troubleshooting
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1978 — 1982
BS, Business Administration
Denise McNitt-Lanning Denise McNitt-Lanning's First Niagara Experience March 2003 - February 2013
Job SVP, Director of Product Management, Treasury Management at First Niagara Bank
Industry Banking
Experience
First Niagara Bank February 2013 - Present
First Niagara March 2003 - February 2013
First Niagara 2003 - 2009
Skills
Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Relationship Management, Treasury Management, Banking, Commercial Banking, Small Business Lending, Payments, Financial Services, Retail Banking, Consumer Lending, Credit, Customer Service, Cross Selling, Product Development, Commercial Lending, Strategic Planning, Credit Risk
Education
State University of New York College at Oswego
First Niagara Bank February 2013 - Present
First Niagara March 2003 - February 2013
First Niagara 2003 - 2009
Skills
Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Relationship Management, Treasury Management, Banking, Commercial Banking, Small Business Lending, Payments, Financial Services, Retail Banking, Consumer Lending, Credit, Customer Service, Cross Selling, Product Development, Commercial Lending, Strategic Planning, Credit Risk
Education
State University of New York College at Oswego
Joan Olchawski's First Niagara Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Underwriter at First Niagara
Industry Banking
Experience
First Niagara October 2012 - Present
Evans bank October 2004 - September 2012
HSBC Mortgage Corp. USA 1998 - 2004
Skills
Mortgage Lending, Small Business Lending, Loans, Commercial Lending, Commercial Mortgages, Banking, Credit, Mortgage Banking, Loan Origination, Consumer Lending, USDA, Residential Mortgages, Finance, Refinance, Credit Analysis, Underwriting, VA loans
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1982 — 1986
BS, Business, Economics
First Niagara October 2012 - Present
Evans bank October 2004 - September 2012
HSBC Mortgage Corp. USA 1998 - 2004
Skills
Mortgage Lending, Small Business Lending, Loans, Commercial Lending, Commercial Mortgages, Banking, Credit, Mortgage Banking, Loan Origination, Consumer Lending, USDA, Residential Mortgages, Finance, Refinance, Credit Analysis, Underwriting, VA loans
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1982 — 1986
BS, Business, Economics
Michelle Giles's First Niagara Experience January 2003 - October 2011
Job Experienced Commerical Banking Professional
Industry Banking
Experience
First Niagara January 2003 - October 2011
M&T Bank 2002 - 2004
Bank of America 1992 - 2002
HSBC 1990 - 1992
Skills
15 years management..., Ability to analyze,..., Expertise in commercial..., Credit Risk, Compliance, Operational Risk, Commercial Banking, Process Improvement, Portfolio Management, Team Building, Operations Management, Banking, Loans, Commercial Lending, Cash Management, Management, Credit, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Operational Risk...
Education
Rowan University 1982 — 1986
BS, Business Administration
The Berkeley School 1982 — 1984
AAS, Marketing
Pennsville Memorial 1978 — 1982
First Niagara January 2003 - October 2011
M&T Bank 2002 - 2004
Bank of America 1992 - 2002
HSBC 1990 - 1992
Skills
15 years management..., Ability to analyze,..., Expertise in commercial..., Credit Risk, Compliance, Operational Risk, Commercial Banking, Process Improvement, Portfolio Management, Team Building, Operations Management, Banking, Loans, Commercial Lending, Cash Management, Management, Credit, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Operational Risk...
Education
Rowan University 1982 — 1986
BS, Business Administration
The Berkeley School 1982 — 1984
AAS, Marketing
Pennsville Memorial 1978 — 1982
Nathan Huffstickler's First Niagara Experience July 2013 - September 2014
Job Owner / Operator at Self Employed Various Projects, Consultation
Industry Banking
Experience
Self Employed - Various Projects, Consultation September 2013 - Present
First Niagara July 2013 - September 2014
2011 Community Bank April 2011 - October 2011
2008 - 2011 Wilber National Bank July 2007 - April 2011
2008 Wilber National Bank July 2007 - April 2011
Dell April 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Financial Analysis, Credit, Loans, Banking, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Analysis, Process Improvement, Accounting, Portfolio Management, Research, Spreadsheets, Real Estate, Negotiation, Account Management, Excel, Word, Problem Solving, Commercial Real Estate, Liquidation, Microsoft Word, Credit Analysis, Sales, Risk Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
State University of New York at Albany 2012 — 2013
Economics
Tompkins Cortland Community College 2003 — 2005
Associate in Sciences, Liberal Arts
Self Employed - Various Projects, Consultation September 2013 - Present
First Niagara July 2013 - September 2014
2011 Community Bank April 2011 - October 2011
2008 - 2011 Wilber National Bank July 2007 - April 2011
2008 Wilber National Bank July 2007 - April 2011
Dell April 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Financial Analysis, Credit, Loans, Banking, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Analysis, Process Improvement, Accounting, Portfolio Management, Research, Spreadsheets, Real Estate, Negotiation, Account Management, Excel, Word, Problem Solving, Commercial Real Estate, Liquidation, Microsoft Word, Credit Analysis, Sales, Risk Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
State University of New York at Albany 2012 — 2013
Economics
Tompkins Cortland Community College 2003 — 2005
Associate in Sciences, Liberal Arts
Justina Hill Justina Hill's First Niagara Experience October 2012 - November 2013
Job Leasing Consultant at Toll Brothers
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Toll Brothers January 2015 - Present
Madison Apartment Group January 2014 - January 2015
First Niagara October 2012 - November 2013
PNC October 2009 - November 2012
PNC January 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Retail Banking, Branch Banking, Financial Audits, Banking, Risk Management, Loans, Investments, Mortgage Lending, Small Business Lending, Branch Management, Consumer Lending, Data Quality, Sales, Credit, Renewal Retention, Lines Of Credit, Fair Housing, Housing Management, Resident Retention, Team Building, Customer Service, Management
Education
Temple University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Montgomery County Community College 2005 — 2008
North Penn High School 2003 — 2005
Saules gimnazija
Toll Brothers January 2015 - Present
Madison Apartment Group January 2014 - January 2015
First Niagara October 2012 - November 2013
PNC October 2009 - November 2012
PNC January 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Retail Banking, Branch Banking, Financial Audits, Banking, Risk Management, Loans, Investments, Mortgage Lending, Small Business Lending, Branch Management, Consumer Lending, Data Quality, Sales, Credit, Renewal Retention, Lines Of Credit, Fair Housing, Housing Management, Resident Retention, Team Building, Customer Service, Management
Education
Temple University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Montgomery County Community College 2005 — 2008
North Penn High School 2003 — 2005
Saules gimnazija
Joyce Wallace Joyce Wallace's First Niagara Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Vice President, Relationship Manager at First Niagara
Industry Investment Management
Experience
First Niagara May 2012 - Present
TD Wealth 2004 - 2011
Webster Bank 2002 - 2003
Fleet Bank 1993 - 2002
Central Guaranty Trust 1986 - 1992
Skills
Wealth Management, High Net Worth..., Investments, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Management, Relationship Management
Education
Simon Fraser University
BBA- Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting & Marketing
Cannon Financial Institute
Certificates, Trust II & III, Investment Management I, II & III
Northwestern University
Certificate, National Trust School
First Niagara May 2012 - Present
TD Wealth 2004 - 2011
Webster Bank 2002 - 2003
Fleet Bank 1993 - 2002
Central Guaranty Trust 1986 - 1992
Skills
Wealth Management, High Net Worth..., Investments, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Management, Relationship Management
Education
Simon Fraser University
BBA- Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting & Marketing
Cannon Financial Institute
Certificates, Trust II & III, Investment Management I, II & III
Northwestern University
Certificate, National Trust School
Kevin Drake's First Niagara Experience January 2014 - March 2015
Job Mortgage Loan Officer at Bank of America NMLS #12183
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Bank of America March 2015 - Present
First Niagara January 2014 - March 2015
Freedom Mortgage Corporation September 2008 - December 2013
GMAC Mortgage March 2003 - September 2008
Skills
First Time Home Buyers, FHA, USDA, Refinance, VA loans, Mortgage Banking, FHA financing, 203K, Residential Mortgages, Short Sales, Investment Properties, Buyers, Mortgage Lending, Loans, Loan Origination, Real Estate, Selling, Sellers, Condos, Foreclosures, REO, Certified Mortgage..., Reverse Mortgages, Mortgage Underwriting, Real Estate Financing, Construction Loans, Credit, HUD, Underwriting, Referrals, Residential Homes, Government Loans, Investors, Closings, Rates, Assisting First Time..., USDA Rural Housing, SFR, Townhomes, Debt Consolidation, Home Equity Lines of..., Home Equity Loans, Banking, Funding, Commercial Lending, Income Properties, Mortgage Servicing, New Homes, Move Up Buyers, Single Family Homes
Education
University of Connecticut 1998 — 2002
BA, Political Science, Public Administration
Bank of America March 2015 - Present
First Niagara January 2014 - March 2015
Freedom Mortgage Corporation September 2008 - December 2013
GMAC Mortgage March 2003 - September 2008
Skills
First Time Home Buyers, FHA, USDA, Refinance, VA loans, Mortgage Banking, FHA financing, 203K, Residential Mortgages, Short Sales, Investment Properties, Buyers, Mortgage Lending, Loans, Loan Origination, Real Estate, Selling, Sellers, Condos, Foreclosures, REO, Certified Mortgage..., Reverse Mortgages, Mortgage Underwriting, Real Estate Financing, Construction Loans, Credit, HUD, Underwriting, Referrals, Residential Homes, Government Loans, Investors, Closings, Rates, Assisting First Time..., USDA Rural Housing, SFR, Townhomes, Debt Consolidation, Home Equity Lines of..., Home Equity Loans, Banking, Funding, Commercial Lending, Income Properties, Mortgage Servicing, New Homes, Move Up Buyers, Single Family Homes
Education
University of Connecticut 1998 — 2002
BA, Political Science, Public Administration
Christie McNee-Geiger Christie McNee-Geiger's First Niagara Experience January 2007 - Present
Job Risk Management Advisor First Niagara
Industry Insurance
Experience
FIRST NIAGARA January 2007 - Present
First Niagara April 2003 - Present
Gernold Agency Inc. April 2003 - January 2007
JACK AND MARTIZA RUH January 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Underwriting, Insurance, Professional Liability, Commercial Insurance, Risk Management, Training, Claim, Management, Property & Casualty..., Marketing, Casualty, Workers Compensation, Legal Liability, Liability, Brokers, Commercial Lines, Financial Services, Small Business, General Insurance, Umbrella Insurance
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1993 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History, Italian
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts (AA), Residential Planning & Design
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Art History/Italian
State University of New York at Buffalo 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Art History
FIRST NIAGARA January 2007 - Present
First Niagara April 2003 - Present
Gernold Agency Inc. April 2003 - January 2007
JACK AND MARTIZA RUH January 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Underwriting, Insurance, Professional Liability, Commercial Insurance, Risk Management, Training, Claim, Management, Property & Casualty..., Marketing, Casualty, Workers Compensation, Legal Liability, Liability, Brokers, Commercial Lines, Financial Services, Small Business, General Insurance, Umbrella Insurance
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1993 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History, Italian
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts (AA), Residential Planning & Design
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Art History/Italian
State University of New York at Buffalo 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Art History
Michael Winchester Michael Winchester's First Niagara Experience March 2011 - January 2014
Job Experienced Financial Services Professional
Industry Financial Services
Experience
First Niagara March 2011 - January 2014
Webster Business Credit October 2004 - March 2011
Sovereign Bank October 2003 - October 2004
Wells Fargo Retail Finance August 2001 - October 2003
United States Marine Corps June 1996 - June 2002
Education
Providence College - MBA 2007 — 2010
MBA
Northeastern University 1996 — 2001
B.S. Business Administration
First Niagara March 2011 - January 2014
Webster Business Credit October 2004 - March 2011
Sovereign Bank October 2003 - October 2004
Wells Fargo Retail Finance August 2001 - October 2003
United States Marine Corps June 1996 - June 2002
Education
Providence College - MBA 2007 — 2010
MBA
Northeastern University 1996 — 2001
B.S. Business Administration
Kimberly (Rosenbaum) Stump Kimberly (Rosenbaum) Stump's First Niagara Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Branch Service Manager at First Niagara
Industry Banking
Experience
First Niagara June 2014 - Present
First Niagara Bank August 2012 - June 2014
Bahama Breeze 2011 - 2012
Applebees 2007 - 2011
Skills
Criminal Justice, Banking, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Justice, Health, Deposits, Customer Service, Sales, Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Social Media
Education
Temple University 2012 — 2014
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Montgomery County Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Central Bucks South High School 2003 — 2007
First Niagara June 2014 - Present
First Niagara Bank August 2012 - June 2014
Bahama Breeze 2011 - 2012
Applebees 2007 - 2011
Skills
Criminal Justice, Banking, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Justice, Health, Deposits, Customer Service, Sales, Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Social Media
Education
Temple University 2012 — 2014
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Montgomery County Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Central Bucks South High School 2003 — 2007
Bill Hecklick's First Niagara Experience April 2012 - March 2013
Job Financial Consultant
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Citizens Investment Services June 2014 - Present
WesBanco March 2013 - June 2014
First Niagara April 2012 - March 2013
Merrill Lynch April 2011 - May 2012
Bridgeville Rollerplex October 2007 - July 2011
National Polymers, Inc. 2001 - April 2011
Comcast 2009 - 2010
Iceoplex at Southpointe LLC 2005 - 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Investments, Negotiation, Sales, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Management, Team Building, Financial Modeling, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Forecasting, Finance, Banking, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management
Education
California University of Pennsylvania 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, International Business
Citizens Investment Services June 2014 - Present
WesBanco March 2013 - June 2014
First Niagara April 2012 - March 2013
Merrill Lynch April 2011 - May 2012
Bridgeville Rollerplex October 2007 - July 2011
National Polymers, Inc. 2001 - April 2011
Comcast 2009 - 2010
Iceoplex at Southpointe LLC 2005 - 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Investments, Negotiation, Sales, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Management, Team Building, Financial Modeling, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Forecasting, Finance, Banking, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management
Education
California University of Pennsylvania 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, International Business
Tammy Ames's First Niagara Experience September 2003 - March 2008
Job Supervisor at M&T Bank
Industry Banking
Experience
M&T Bank March 2009 - Present
M&T Bank August 2008 - February 2009
Craftsmen Cafe of Clarence Hollow July 2008 - July 2008
Cannon Design March 2008 - July 2008
First Niagara September 2003 - March 2008
Lipsitz, Green April 2000 - September 2003
Education
Canisius College
Finance
M&T Bank March 2009 - Present
M&T Bank August 2008 - February 2009
Craftsmen Cafe of Clarence Hollow July 2008 - July 2008
Cannon Design March 2008 - July 2008
First Niagara September 2003 - March 2008
Lipsitz, Green April 2000 - September 2003
Education
Canisius College
Finance
Michael Woodworth's First Niagara Experience July 2014 - May 2015
Job mortgage underwriter at Canandaigua National Bank
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Canandaigua National Bank June 2015 - Present
First Niagara July 2014 - May 2015
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage March 2009 - June 2014
EquiFirst December 2003 - March 2009
Skills
FHA, FHA financing, Loans, Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Lending, Mortgage Underwriting, Refinance
Education
State University of New York College at Oswego 1990 — 1994
BS, Business Administration
Canandaigua National Bank June 2015 - Present
First Niagara July 2014 - May 2015
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage March 2009 - June 2014
EquiFirst December 2003 - March 2009
Skills
FHA, FHA financing, Loans, Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Lending, Mortgage Underwriting, Refinance
Education
State University of New York College at Oswego 1990 — 1994
BS, Business Administration
Mary Ann Sansone's First Niagara Experience November 1999 - Present
Job Vice President , First Niagara Benefits Consulting
Industry Insurance
Experience
First Niagara November 1999 - Present
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of WNY January 1986 - November 1998
Skills
Employee Benefits, Underwriting, Health Insurance, Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Disability Insurance, Workers Compensation, Banking, Executive Pay, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Retirement Planning, Benefits Administration, 401k, Portfolio Management, Cross Selling, Financial Analysis, Commercial Insurance, Legal Liability
Education
State University of New York College at Cortland 1971 — 1976
Warton School of Business
GBA
First Niagara November 1999 - Present
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of WNY January 1986 - November 1998
Skills
Employee Benefits, Underwriting, Health Insurance, Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Disability Insurance, Workers Compensation, Banking, Executive Pay, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Retirement Planning, Benefits Administration, 401k, Portfolio Management, Cross Selling, Financial Analysis, Commercial Insurance, Legal Liability
Education
State University of New York College at Cortland 1971 — 1976
Warton School of Business
GBA
Ron Missel's First Niagara Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Information Technology and Services Professional
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
First Niagara 2012 - 2012
Education
State University of New York College at Geneseo 1966 — 1970
First Niagara 2012 - 2012
Education
State University of New York College at Geneseo 1966 — 1970
Charles Berkman's First Niagara Experience February 2013 - July 2015
Job Business Consultant with First Data Corporation
Industry Banking
Experience
First Data Corporation July 2015 - Present
First Niagara February 2013 - July 2015
Rose & Kiernan Inc. May 2012 - February 2013
HSBC November 2006 - May 2012
Skills
New Business Development, Public Speaking, Team Building, Small Business, Credit, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Small Business Lending, Strategic Planning, Commercial Lending, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Sales, Public Relations, Contract Negotiation, Management, Strategic Financial..., Banking, Retail Banking, Finance, Mortgage Lending
Education
Schenectady County Community College
AAS Music / Business, Music and Business
First Data Corporation July 2015 - Present
First Niagara February 2013 - July 2015
Rose & Kiernan Inc. May 2012 - February 2013
HSBC November 2006 - May 2012
Skills
New Business Development, Public Speaking, Team Building, Small Business, Credit, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Small Business Lending, Strategic Planning, Commercial Lending, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Sales, Public Relations, Contract Negotiation, Management, Strategic Financial..., Banking, Retail Banking, Finance, Mortgage Lending
Education
Schenectady County Community College
AAS Music / Business, Music and Business
Ben Turcan's First Niagara Experience September 2014 - Present
Job FVP, Sr Operations Manager, Supply Chain and Performance Management at First Niagara
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
First Niagara September 2014 - Present
First Niagara Bank January 2011 - Present
Fiserv March 2007 - January 2011
HSBC 2000 - 2007
Skills
Payments, Banking, Business Process..., Revenue Enhancement, Credit Cards, Treasury Management, Financial Services, Cash Management, Product Management, Relationship Management, Requirements Gathering, Risk Management, Business Analysis, Commercial Banking, Financial Risk, Portfolio Management, Retail Banking, Credit, Vendor Management, Executive Management, Electronic Payments, Credit Risk, Loans, Operational Risk, Consumer Lending, Internet Banking, Process Improvement, Commercial Lending, ACH, AML
Education
Canisius College 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business
First Niagara September 2014 - Present
First Niagara Bank January 2011 - Present
Fiserv March 2007 - January 2011
HSBC 2000 - 2007
Skills
Payments, Banking, Business Process..., Revenue Enhancement, Credit Cards, Treasury Management, Financial Services, Cash Management, Product Management, Relationship Management, Requirements Gathering, Risk Management, Business Analysis, Commercial Banking, Financial Risk, Portfolio Management, Retail Banking, Credit, Vendor Management, Executive Management, Electronic Payments, Credit Risk, Loans, Operational Risk, Consumer Lending, Internet Banking, Process Improvement, Commercial Lending, ACH, AML
Education
Canisius College 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business
Helmut Gerstenberger's First Niagara Experience 2000 - Present
Job Mortgage Consultant at First Niagara Bank
Industry Financial Services
Experience
First Niagara Bank December 2010 - Present
First Niagara 2000 - Present
First Niagara Bank 2010 - 2011
KeyBank December 2006 - December 2010
Skills
Mortgage Lending, Finance, Credit, Loan Origination, Banking, Credit Analysis, Loans, Mortgage Banking, Commercial Lending, Residential Mortgages
Education
State University of New York at Albany 1981 — 1983
State University of New York at Albany 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
First Niagara Bank December 2010 - Present
First Niagara 2000 - Present
First Niagara Bank 2010 - 2011
KeyBank December 2006 - December 2010
Skills
Mortgage Lending, Finance, Credit, Loan Origination, Banking, Credit Analysis, Loans, Mortgage Banking, Commercial Lending, Residential Mortgages
Education
State University of New York at Albany 1981 — 1983
State University of New York at Albany 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Margaret Lutz's First Niagara Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Family Assitant at Head Start
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
First Niagara March 2012 - Present
Head Start August 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Teaching, Customer Service, Event Management
Education
SUNY Empire State College 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Human Services, General
NCCC 2006 — 2009
A.A., Human Services
First Niagara March 2012 - Present
Head Start August 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Teaching, Customer Service, Event Management
Education
SUNY Empire State College 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Human Services, General
NCCC 2006 — 2009
A.A., Human Services
James Gannuscio's First Niagara Experience 2011 - 2013
Job Operations Manager at Guilford Savings Bank
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Guilford Savings Bank 2015 - Present
Higher One 2013 - 2015
First Niagara 2011 - 2013
First Niagara Bank 2005 - 2011
Bank of America 2003 - 2005
Bank of America 2002 - 2003
Bank of America 1995 - 2002
Bank of America January 1992 - January 1995
Bank of America January 1989 - January 1992
Bank of America 1987 - 1989
Skills
Banking, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Business Process..., Cash Management, Management, Program Management, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Integration
Education
University of Hartford
MBA, International Business and Finance
University of Connecticut
BA, Italian
Guilford Savings Bank 2015 - Present
Higher One 2013 - 2015
First Niagara 2011 - 2013
First Niagara Bank 2005 - 2011
Bank of America 2003 - 2005
Bank of America 2002 - 2003
Bank of America 1995 - 2002
Bank of America January 1992 - January 1995
Bank of America January 1989 - January 1992
Bank of America 1987 - 1989
Skills
Banking, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Business Process..., Cash Management, Management, Program Management, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Integration
Education
University of Hartford
MBA, International Business and Finance
University of Connecticut
BA, Italian
Helen Houck's First Niagara Experience 2012 - 2014
Job Retired at Home
Industry Banking
Experience
Home Retired and loving lifePresently not employed2014 - 2014
First Niagara 2012 - 2014
Alliance Bank NA September 2011 - November 2012
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage January 2010 - September 2010
Approved Credit Services 2007 - 2009
Countrywide Home loans March 2003 - March 2007
Island Mortgage 1995 - 1997
Island Mortgage 1995 - 1997
Fleet Mortgage 1992 - 1996
Keycorp Mortgage 1991 - 1994
Skills
Mortgage Lending, Loans
Education
Bryant & Stratton College 2010 — 2010
Medical Transcription
North Syracuse High School 1968 — 1971
Home Retired and loving lifePresently not employed2014 - 2014
First Niagara 2012 - 2014
Alliance Bank NA September 2011 - November 2012
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage January 2010 - September 2010
Approved Credit Services 2007 - 2009
Countrywide Home loans March 2003 - March 2007
Island Mortgage 1995 - 1997
Island Mortgage 1995 - 1997
Fleet Mortgage 1992 - 1996
Keycorp Mortgage 1991 - 1994
Skills
Mortgage Lending, Loans
Education
Bryant & Stratton College 2010 — 2010
Medical Transcription
North Syracuse High School 1968 — 1971
Betty Bitka's First Niagara Experience February 2007 - Present
Job Vice President at First Niagara
Industry Insurance
Experience
First Niagara February 2007 - Present
Skills
Underwriting, Insurance, Strategic Planning, Employee Benefits
Education
Erie Community College
Associate Degree, Business Administration
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
First Niagara February 2007 - Present
Skills
Underwriting, Insurance, Strategic Planning, Employee Benefits
Education
Erie Community College
Associate Degree, Business Administration
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Baty Brian's First Niagara Experience November 2011 - May 2014
Job President at BMA Consulting Services, Inc
Industry Insurance
Experience
BMA Consulting Services, Inc August 2014 - Present
First Niagara November 2011 - May 2014
First Niagara Risk Management 2011 - 2014
BMA Consulting Services, Inc. December 1999 - November 2011
Skills
Windows, Public Speaking, Workers Compensation..., Property & Liability..., Outlook, Customer Service, Research, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Teaching, Photoshop, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets
Education
Canisius College
Business Administration and Management, General
BMA Consulting Services, Inc August 2014 - Present
First Niagara November 2011 - May 2014
First Niagara Risk Management 2011 - 2014
BMA Consulting Services, Inc. December 1999 - November 2011
Skills
Windows, Public Speaking, Workers Compensation..., Property & Liability..., Outlook, Customer Service, Research, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Teaching, Photoshop, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets
Education
Canisius College
Business Administration and Management, General
State Farm Insurance
Allstate
State Farm
Prudential Financial
farmers insurance
Aflac
CIGNA
GEICO