Sawyer Savings Bank is excited to welcome Ronald K. Myers as its new Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than 30 years’ experience in the local financial services and banking sectors, Myers will oversee a wide array of financial functions, providing leadership, financial reporting guidance, and financial compliance while positioning the bank for continued growth and success.
“Ronald’s extensive banking background and his strategic financial management skills will be invaluable as we continue to grow and serve our customers and community,” said James P. Whitaker, President & CEO of Sawyer Savings Bank. “I am confident he will be an integral member of our executive team as we continue to expand our financial services and deepen our community relationships.”
With his foundation working for community banks, and serving as a financial consultant, Ronald possesses extensive technical expertise in managing, forecasting, analyzing and positioning financial assets. As a strategic team member, Myers will also provide essential insights to ensure that financial goals, capital management and profitability are aligned with the Bank’s broader business strategies and customer experience objectives.
“I am thrilled to join Sawyer Savings Bank and its motivated and enthusiastic team. I strongly believe in the Bank’s mission of providing a customer-first mentality through its innovative products and services to better all the communities it serves. With the experienced team members and Sawyer’s 153-year legacy, I look forward to helping the bank continue to improve its’ position with financial strength and growth,” said Myers.
Myers holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Siena College and is a New York State licensed Certified Public Accountant. Myers is actively engaged in the local community as an Executive Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Saugerties He has previously served as President of the Boys and Girls Club of Saugerties, President of Children’s Home of Kingston, Board Member of Kingston Hospital, and Board Member of the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County. Ronald K. resides in Saugerties, where he and his wife Maggie are raising their two children, Viola and Reid K. When not working or volunteering, you will find him cheering at his children’s various sporting events.