Pathfinder Bancorp announces change in board-chair position

OSWEGO — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC), the bank holding company of Pathfinder Bank, recently initiated a change at the top of its board of directors. William A. (Will) Barclay, an experienced attorney and lawmaker, has been named chairman of the board — succeeding Chris R. Burritt, previous board chairman, who retired from the board at the banking company’s June 6 annual meeting, in accordance with Pathfinder’s by-laws. Burritt — former president and general manager of R.M. Burritt Motors, Inc., an automobile dealership located in Oswego — joined the Pathfinder board of directors in 1986 and has served as chairman of the board for 10 years,

“It has been an honor and privilege to be part of this great organization for 38 years since joining what was then Oswego City Savings Bank. Since then, our bank has grown from $88 million to $1.4 billion in assets, now owned by our shareholders,” Burritt said in a Pathfinder news release. “Reflecting on these decades, what resonates most is the dedication and commitment of our employee base, management team, and Board of Directors to quality customer service and community enrichment. Integrity, truthfulness, kindness, and helpfulness have anchored our actions for 165 years. To our valued shareholders, your investment is vital to our success, and we pledge to protect it and enhance its value. To the Board of Directors and management team, thank you for your time, talents, support, and willingness to find common ground in decision-making. Lastly, I confidently pass the baton to Will Barclay, whose wealth of experience and wisdom will undoubtedly enrich this role. We trust in his leadership to guide us forward with integrity and vision.” Barclay joined Pathfinder Bancorp’s board of directors in 2010. He is a partner in the Syracuse–based law firm of Barclay Damon, LLP, where he specializes in business law and serves as a New York State Assemblyman for the 120th District and currently is the Assembly Minority Leader. “I’m truly humbled to follow in the footsteps of such an accomplished leader as Mr. Burritt,” Barclay said in the release. “Under his guidance, Pathfinder Bank has established a strong foundation of dedicated customer service and strategic market growth aligned with our core values and mission… Our commitment to delivering enhanced value and service to our customers and communities remains strong. We will boldly pursue and execute strategies that foster growth across the communities we serve. Our leadership in community banking will serve as a catalyst for regional expansion, benefiting our customers, employees, and shareholders alike. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to lead Pathfinder Bank with strong corporate stewardship, guiding us confidently into the future.” Pathfinder Bank is a New York State chartered commercial bank headquartered in Oswego that has 11 full-service offices located in its market areas consisting of Oswego and Onondaga County and one limited purpose office in Oneida County.