ITHACA, N.Y. - Tompkins Community Bank announced the appointment of John Huhtala as president of its Central New York market, according to a press release statement.
Huhtala will lead the bank’s market presence in the region, focusing on client relationships, business development and community engagement. He currently serves as commercial banking regional manager in Ithaca, New York.
Huhtala has more than 28 years of experience in commercial banking, sales leadership and relationship management. Prior to joining Tompkins, he held leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase, HSBC and NBT Bank.
"John is a highly respected leader with a strong track record of building teams, growing relationships and representing the organization with integrity in the community," said Phillip M. Quintana, president of Tompkins Community Bank.
Huhtala holds an MBA from Binghamton University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nazareth College. His community involvement has included board and leadership roles with CenterState CEO, Syracuse Stage, On Point for College and Vera House.
He will maintain his primary office in Ithaca while working to strengthen the bank’s presence across Central New York.
Tompkins Community Bank, founded in 1836, serves the Central, Western and Hudson Valley regions of New York and the Southeastern region of Pennsylvania. The bank offers commercial and consumer banking services and provides wealth management services under the Tompkins Financial Advisors brand.
In other recent news, Tompkins Financial Corporation announced an increase in its quarterly dividend by 7.5%, raising it to $0.67 per share. This dividend will be paid on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2026. The increase of $0.05 per share compared to the first quarter of 2025 highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders. Additionally, Tompkins Financial Corporation has appointed Phillip M. Quintana as President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank. Quintana will take over from John McKenna, who is set to retire in July 2026 after 17 years of service. These developments reflect significant changes in leadership and shareholder returns for Tompkins Financial.
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