Tompkins Financial Corp. recently announced that Phillip M. Quintana has been appointed president elect of Tompkins Community Bank, effective immediately. He will succeed John McKenna, who will retire as president of Tompkins Community Bank in July after 17 years of service.
Quintana brings more than 27 years of banking leadership experience across the Mid- Atlantic, North Texas, southeast Florida, and Long Island. His background includes significant achievements in commercial and industrial and commercial real estate lending, retail banking, credit management and market expansion. Most recently, he served as regional president at Burke & Herbert Bank, where he oversaw a multistate commercial banking region covering northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Delaware.
“We are excited to welcome Phil to Tompkins,” said Steve Romaine, CEO of Tompkins Financial Corp. “His leadership experience, strong credit expertise and track record of driving growth make him an excellent fit to lead Tompkins Community Bank.”
At Burke & Herbert Bank, Quintana led cross functional teams, strengthened credit practices, launched a new C&I banking line, and supported multiple community bank acquisitions. His prior roles include leadership positions at M&T, HSBC as well as other community banks in the VA market, where he delivered consistent results in both growth and turnaround environments. He has also played key roles in organizational change, bringing deep experience in integration and strategy.
“I’m honored to join Tompkins and grateful for the opportunity to lead Tompkins Community Bank,” said Quintana. “The company has a long and respected history, and I look forward to working with our teams to strengthen customer relationships and support the communities we serve.”
Quintana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and an MBA from Dowling College in finance and total quality management and has a Professional Certification in Accounting from The University of Virginia. He is active in community service organizations and looks forward to being involved in the community.
Romaine also recognized McKenna’s long-standing contributions: “John’s leadership and commitment to our customers and communities have been instrumental in our success. We look forward to celebrating his achievements in the months ahead.”
Tompkins Financial Corp. is a banking and financial services company serving the Central, Western, and Hudson Valley regions of New York and the southeastern region of Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Ithaca, New York, Tompkins Financial is parent to Tompkins Community Bank, which offers a full array of products and services, including commercial and consumer banking. Tompkins Community Bank provides wealth management services under the Tompkins Financial Advisors brand, including investment management, trust and estate, financial and tax planning services.
