NBT names Brown to board of directors

NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) recently announced that J. David Brown has joined the boards of directors for NBT Bancorp and its primary subsidiary, NBT Bank, N.A.

 Brown is president and CEO of the Capital District YMCA, where he has worked for 28 years to “create better opportunities for all through community programs and services,” NBT said in a release. A past member of the NBT Bank Capital Region advisory board, Brown also served on the Siena College board of trustees.

 “We are excited to welcome David to board service at NBT,” said NBT Board Chair Martin A. Dietrich. “David’s valuable insights will help strengthen our efforts to be responsive to our customers and communities. His strong executive experience in the nonprofit sector and knowledge of NBT’s Capital Region market make him a valuable addition to the Board.”

 Brown’s experience also includes serving as a member of the New York governor’s Regional Economic Council and the Diversity & Inclusion Council for the YMCA of the USA. His awards and recognitions include the Director of the Year from the Association of YMCA Professionals and NYS Governor’s African American Community Distinction.

NBT Bancorp is headquartered in Norwich and has total assets of $11.5 billion, as of March 31. NBT Bank has about 140 branches in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut.