OSWEGO, N.Y.,—Pathfinder Bank has added three experienced lenders in the commercial and small business banking space and promoted three internal team members.
James Wright
James Wright, joining as VP, Senior Commercial Lender, is a former Equipment Finance Representative for M&T Bank. With over two decades of commercial banking experience at several financial institutions in the Syracuse region, including M&T Bank, Adirondack Bank, Berkshire Bank, and Beacon Federal; Wright has a strong track record in commercial development, portfolio management, and managing business banking relationships.
Heather Mulhall
Heather Mulhall, joining as AVP, Business Banking Officer, is an experienced Business Development Officer for the Syracuse region with two decades of expertise from her time at Tompkins Community Bank and Citizens Bank. In these prior roles, Mulhall was responsible for driving business growth by building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and promoting financial products and services to business customers.
Ryan Kohutanich
Ryan Kohutanich, joining as Business Banking Officer, was most recently a Senior Finance Manager at BHG Financial in Syracuse, NY. With over five years’ experience in commercial lending, Kohutanich brings forth his local market knowledge to Pathfinder Bank. As a Senior Finance Manager at BHG Financial, Kohutanich played a key role in financial leadership, overseeing planning, analysis, and compliance to support strategic decision-making. “James, Heather and Ryan have been great additions to our team,” said Ronald G. Tascarella, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. “They share our commitment to relationship banking and delivering personalized, high-touch customer service to business customers. Their experience in supporting business owners, across various industries, ensures they’re well-equipped to meet the diverse financial needs of our customers.”
Ronald Tascarella
Ronald G. Tascarella has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer, reporting to President and CEO James A. Dowd. With 19 years of banking experience, including over a decade at Pathfinder Bank, Tascarella leads the commercial, business banking, and residential lending teams, driving strategic growth and ensuring exceptional service.
Olivia Peel
Olivia Peel has been promoted to AVP, Business Banking Officer. Peel focuses on managing and expanding business loan and deposit relationships in Oswego County, providing personalized financial solutions and evaluating credit risks to support local businesses.
Additionally, John Andrews has been promoted to VP, Treasury Management Officer. In this role, Andrews continues to enhance customer relationships by delivering
John Andrews
customized treasury management solutions to optimize cash flow and financial operations.
“As we expand across the Syracuse region, the leadership of Ron, Olivia, Bill, and John have been instrumental in strengthening our business banking services,” said James A. Dowd, President and CEO.