ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has appointed John Huhtala as commercial banking regional manager, overseeing efforts to serve commercial business customers across Central New York. Huhtala, a 28-year banking industry veteran known for his leadership, mentorship and community engagement, will lead operations with the goal of driving growth and value for the […]
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has appointed John Huhtala as commercial banking regional manager, overseeing efforts to serve commercial business customers across Central New York.
Huhtala, a 28-year banking industry veteran known for his leadership, mentorship and community engagement, will lead operations with the goal of driving growth and value for the bank’s clients, Tompkins stated.
“John’s impressive career, paired with his client-first mindset, makes him the perfect leader to deliver for our team,” Johanna Anderson, Tompkins Central New York market president, said in the announcement. “We’re confident he will help us provide thoughtful, personalized solutions, focused on supporting commercial business customers.”
Huhtala joins the Tompkins team after spending more than 15 years in various leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase throughout New York City and Syracuse. He most recently served as an executive director and market executive, leading the bank’s middle-market banking business in Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and the Southern Tier.
Huhtala earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nazareth College and an MBA from Binghamton University. He has previously served on multiple committees with the CenterState CEO board of directors and the Syracuse Stage board. He has also dedicated his time volunteering for Syracuse’s Honor Flight programs, OnPoint for College, and as a youth basketball coach, Tompkins said.
Founded in 1836, Ithaca–based Tompkins Community Bank serves the Central, Western, and Hudson Valley regions of New York, and the Southeastern region of Pennsylvania.
