Jeff Bank Announces Recent Promotions

 

Jeff Bank Announces Recent Promotions

Jeffersonville, NY (April 11, 2023) Jeff Bank announced at its Organizational Meeting held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the following promotions: Tanja McKerrell to the role of Senior Vice President; Diane McGrath to the role of Vice President; and Michelle Brockner, Brandy Smith, Barbara Pietrucha, and Edwin Neumann to the roles of Assistant Vice President.

Tanja McKerrell is the Senior Loan Officer and has been with the Bank since 1988. Mrs. McKerrell is a member of the Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Club, the Port Jervis Soap Box Derby, and the Lumberland Lions Club. Mrs. McKerrell previously worked as our Loan Servicing Manager, Loan Origination Manager, and Eldred Branch Manager.

Diane McGrath is the Loan Servicing / Collection Manager and has been with the Bank since 1989. Mrs. McGrath is a member of the Bank’s Employee Relations Activity Committee. Mrs. McGrath has previously worked as the Assistant Loan Servicing Manager, Loan Servicing Supervisor, and Teller.

Michelle Brockner is the Training Officer and has been with the Bank since 1988. Mrs. Brockner is a member of the Bank’s Employee Activity Relations Committee. Mrs. Brockner previously worked as a Systems Administrator, Head Teller, and Teller.

Brandy Smith is the Assistant Loan Origination Manager and has been with the Bank since 2002. Ms. Smith has previously worked as a Loan Officer, Branch Manager, Financial Servicing Representative, and Teller.

Barbara Pietrucha is the Senior Human Resources Generalist and has been with the Bank since 1994. Ms. Pietrucha is the chairperson for the Bank’s Employee Activity Relations Committee and Wellness Committee. Ms. Pietrucha previously worked as a Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Clerk, and Proof Operator.

Edwin Neumann is the Senior Credit Analyst / Commercial Portfolio Manager and has been with the Bank since 2011. Mr. Neumann is a member of the Kenoza Lake Fire Department and Kenoza Lake Fire District. Mr. Neumann previously worked as a Credit Analyst.

“Tanja, Diane, Michelle, Brandy, Barbara, and Edwin are an integral part of our team and help to ensure their departments run smoothly and efficiently,” stated George W. Kinne, Jr., President and CEO. “Each one of them have grown as leaders in our organization and their efforts are recognized in part with these promotions. We are fortunate to have them at our organization.”

Pictured from left to right: Brandy Smith. Assistant Vice President / Assistant Loan Origination Manager; Michelle Brockner, Assistant Vice President / Training Officer; Edwin Neumann, Assistant Vice President / Senior Credit Analyst / Commercial Portfolio Manager; Barbara Pietrucha, Assistant Vice President / Senior Human Resources Generalist; Diane McGrath, Vice President / Loan Servicing / Collections Manager; and Tanja McKerrell, Senior Vice President / Senior Loan Officer.

About Jeff Bank
Jeff Bank is an independently owned bank that is headquartered in Jeffersonville, NY and was founded in 1913. The Bank is an FDIC insured corporation that provides deposit and lending products in nine full-service branches throughout Sullivan County and one branch in Orange County. Jeff Bank – Still Banking Strong! Find out more information at www.jeff.bank.

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