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Orange County Bancorp, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Kevin J. Keane to the Board of Directors
MIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / January 21, 2022 / The Board of Directors and CEO Michael Gilfeather of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company")(NASDAQ:OBT),
About this update from Orange County Bancorp, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"MIDDLETOWN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / January 21, 2022 / The Board of Directors and CEO Michael Gilfeather of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the \"Company\")(NASDAQ:OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Company (the \"Bank\") are pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin J. Keane to the Company's Board of Directors effective January 21, 2022. Mr. Keane will also serve on the Board of Orange Bank & Trust Company.\"The appointment of Kevin supports the institution's overall expansion strategy into Westchester County. We wanted to identify a significant business leader in that market and Kevin is the perfect fit,\" said Lou Heimbach, Chairman of the Board of Directors.Michael Gilfeather, President and CEO added, \"Kevin brings diverse knowledge and a fresh viewpoint to the Board and we welcome his additional participation in overseeing the affairs of the Bank.\"Mr. Keane is the Managing Partner for PKF O'Connor Davies, the nation's 27th largest Accounting and Advisory firm. Mr. Keane took the helm at PKF O'Connor Davies, headquartered in Westchester, with just 50 employees and grew the organization to the nearly 1,500 team members and 13 eastern seaboard locations it has today. PKF O'Connor Davies is a perineal Best Place to Work recipient. In 2017, Mr. Keane was inducted into Accounting Today's prestigious Managing Partner Elite Class. This distinction, given to only 10 managing partners each year, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and an ability to drive growth and innovation. With more than 30 years' experience, Mr. Keane is recognized for delivering outstanding accounting and business advisory services and exceptional client experiences to the high-net-worth and family-owned companies in the manufacturing, distribution, real estate, construction industries and more.\"It is impressive to see the Bank's growth the last few years, and the marketplace needs a bank like Orange Bank and Trust\" said Mr. Keane. \"Professionals and businesses value relationships and exceptional service when it comes to their banking needs. Orange Bank & Trust has been providing that to their clients for over 125 years. I am honored to join the Board of Directors and look forward to helping chart the course for future Bank growth.\"Mr. Keane's commitment to the local and regional community is strong. He is an a...