Greater Hudson Bank Welcomes New Vice President, Retail District Manager, John Rivera

BARDONIA, NY--(Marketwired - December 18, 2017) - Greater Hudson Bank, ("the Bank") (OTCQX: GHDS) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of John Rivera as Vice President, Retail District Manager for Westchester County. Mr. Rivera brings with him over 15 years of experience in banking and management. As Vice President, Retail District Manager at Greater Hudson Bank, John will be responsible for supporting the overall performance and environment of retail branches within Westchester by leading and directing management teams in achieving extraordinary client service, profitability, sales, compliance, and growth objectives.

"It is a privilege to have the opportunity to work for a premier, community-based bank that goes above and beyond for its clients," said John. "The Bank prides itself on providing high-quality customer experiences with a 'private banking feel' and I look forward to bringing my personal industry experience to the organization."

Mr. Rivera joins Greater Hudson Bank following a successful tenure at People's United Bank as Vice President, Market Manager, where he managed markets in both Westchester and Nassau counties. There, he was responsible for effectively managing branch teams overseeing growth and profitability through service delivery and business development. Prior to People's Bank, John spent time at Citizens Bank in Yonkers where he served as Branch Manager.

"John's interpersonal skills and previous employment roles make him uniquely qualified to serve as a Retail District Manager at Greater Hudson Bank," said Anthony Pili, Vice President, Director of Strategic Planning. "These strengths will undoubtedly be beneficial to our clientele who have come to trust the Bank's attention to detail and 'client first' mentality," he continued.

John Rivera holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Management from Berkley College, as well as an M.S. in Organizational Management from Manhattanville College. Mr. Rivera is a member of the Business Council of Westchester, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Westchester County Association. He also serves the Westchester community through his involvement with a number of non-profit and civic organizations.

Greater Hudson Bank, founded in 2002, is a premier NY community bank which specializes in providing customized banking services, SBA loans, commercial mortgages, and business lines of credit to Hudson Valley-based businesses, non-profits, and municipal agencies. The Bank is chartered by the New York State Department of Financial Services and its deposits are insured by the FDIC. As evidence of the Bank's financial strength, Greater Hudson Bank has been recognized with a superior rating by the country's leading independent bank rating and research firm, BauerFinancial, Inc. Further information can be found on the Bank's website at GreaterHudsonBank.com or by calling 844-GREAT-11.

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