ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has hired Lawrence Harris as VP, commercial banking relationship manager.
With 35 years of experience, Harris will be responsible for all facets of banking relationship management including real estate and construction financing, providing working capital, equipment financing, and structuring financial transactions to support mergers and acquisitions.
Harris will also provide guidance on depository and cash-management services, as well as client relationships with affiliate investment and insurance partners.
“We are pleased for Larry to assume his new role with Tompkins,” Brian Bissacio, the bank’s senior VP and Syracuse market leader, said in a news release. “His many years of experience in the financial industry coupled with the passion he has shown for helping the communities we serve will make him a wonderful addition to the Tompkins team.”
Harris received a bachelor’s degree in management science from Binghamton University and also graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Georgetown University.
Founded in 1836, Tompkins Community Bank (www.tompkinsbank.com) serves Central and Western New York along with the Hudson Valley and southeastern Pennsylvania. It offers insurance services through Tompkins Insurance Agencies and wealth-management services through Tompkins Financial Advisors.