George Cooper joins National Bank of Coxsackie as SVP/Chief Retail Banking Officer

LATHAM, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Bank of Coxsackie announced today that George Cooper joined National Bank of Coxsackie (NBC) as Senior Vice President/Chief Retail Banking Officer.

Mr. Cooper brings over three decades of retail banking experience to NBC. He has previously served as VP/District Manager for Community Bank and for fourteen years as Director of Retail Banking for Kinderhook Bank. Mr. Cooper holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT in economics with a minor in business administration.

“I am very excited for the opportunity to return to my roots and work in community banking,” Mr. Cooper commented. “The National Bank of Coxsackie has a long history of serving their customers and being part of the fabric of their communities. I look forward to being part of the team in continuing that mission.”

NBC CEO John A. Balli is excited to continue adding more talent to the team as well, saying “We are fortunate to have someone of George’s experience and caliber join our team. I have seen first-hand how his energy and expertise leads to remarkable branch staff development and recognition, market expansion, and premier community banking performance.”

Since 1852, The National Bank of Coxsackie has been the premier bank of choice for thousands of customers. With eight branch locations ranging from Coxsackie to Glenmont, including their commercial loan production and administrative office in Latham, the bank serves the greater Capital Region. National Bank of Coxsackie is committed to providing customers with the same products and services as larger banks, while delivering them with a personal touch. The bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NBC Bancorp, Inc. (OTCPK:NCXS).