Expanding its commercial banking team in the Buffalo market, Tompkins Community Bank has appointed Julie Skinner to vice president, commercial banking relationship manager. Skinner brings 25 years of deep expertise in the banking and financial services industry to her position at Tompkins, having most recently served as vice president, business banking relationship manager at KeyBank. In her new role, Skinner will provide financial services and support to commercial clients in Erie and Niagara counties.
“We aim to provide a consistently high level of service to our valued customers, particularly as the commercial real estate market continually shifts,” said Adam Desmond, regional market executive, commercial lending. “Adding Julie to our team is our way of doubling down on this priority. We know our commercial clients will benefit from her market knowledge, dedication, and expert insights.”
Skinner received a bachelor’s degree in biology and art history from Duke University. She is a member of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, the Construction Exchange of Buffalo and WNY, Inc., s soon-to-be confirmed as a board member of the Junior Achievement of Western New York. She resides in Williamsville, NY with her husband and three children.
