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May 9, 2022

Arrow Promotes Senior Leaders to Executive Vice President

Arrow Financial Corporation recently promoted three senior leaders to the position of Executive Vice President of its two subsidiary banks, Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company. Michael Jacobs was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Christine Snow was promoted to Executive Vice President and Director of Customer Experience and Marc Yrsha was promoted to Executive Vice President and Director of Relationship Banking.

“A strong leadership team is the key to the success of any organization,” said Thomas J. Murphy, President and CEO. “These well-deserved promotions are a reflection of the current and future responsibilities of these three individuals, and their dedication and commitment to our employees, our customers, our communities and our shareholders.”

As Chief Information Officer, Mr. Jacobs will continue to oversee all Information Technology services and support. He has 20 years of IT financial services experience and is active in his community as a board member of Tri-County United Way. Mr. Jacobs has a bachelor’s degree from Siena College and currently lives in Ballston Spa.

 

 

 

In her Customer Experience role, Ms. Snow oversees all customer operations and support. She has more than 40 years of retail banking experience and previously served as board member for Hope House and Literacy Volunteers of America. Ms. Snow has a bachelor’s degree from Russell Sage College and currently lives in Clifton Park.

 

 

 

In his Relationship Banking role, Mr. Yrsha oversees the retail banking network, business services including cash management and municipal banking, retail lending, small business lending and business development. He has more than 17 years of diversified banking experience. Mr. Yrsha is active in his community serving as Vice Chair of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Council of Business Advisors for the Lake George Association, and Warren County Local Development Corporation and Lake George Regional Planning Board loan review committees. He is a graduate of Castleton State University and the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2013. He currently lives in Queensbury.

 

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Arrow Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Glens Falls, New York, serving the financial needs of northeastern New York. The Company is the parent of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company. Other subsidiaries include North Country Investment Advisers, Inc. and Upstate Agency, LLC.