Orange Bank & Trust Promotes Regional President to Senior Executive VP

Joseph A. Ruhl recognized for leadership and contributions to the bank's growth in Westchester and Hudson Valley markets.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Orange Bank & Trust Company announced the promotion of Joseph A. Ruhl to Senior Executive Vice President, recognizing his outstanding leadership, exceptional performance, and significant contributions to the bank's continued growth in the Westchester County and Lower Hudson Valley markets.

Why it matters

Ruhl's promotion highlights the bank's commitment to relationship banking and community partnership, as he has played a central role in strengthening the bank's deposit-gathering efforts, supporting frontline teams, and expanding business development across both Westchester and the Northern Hudson Valley markets.

The details

Ruhl joined Orange Bank & Trust in 2015 as Regional President for Westchester County, leading the commercial expansion that helped grow regional deposits. He has been instrumental in advancing the bank's presence in Yonkers through the newly formed Business Advisory Council.

  • Ruhl joined Orange Bank & Trust in 2015 as Regional President for Westchester County.
  • Ruhl has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President as of March 2, 2026.

The players

Joseph A. Ruhl

A senior banking executive who has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President at Orange Bank & Trust Company, recognizing his leadership and contributions to the bank's growth in Westchester and Hudson Valley markets.

Michael J. Gilfeather

The President and CEO of Orange Bank & Trust Company, who praised Ruhl's leadership, commitment to clients, and ability to cultivate strong relationships across the bank.

Orange Bank & Trust Company

The banking subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp, Inc., a premier financial institution focusing on commercial lending, business banking, payment processing and wealth management services in the Hudson Valley region.

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What they’re saying

“Joe has been a tremendous leader for our organization. His leadership in expanding our presence in Westchester, his deep commitment to our clients, and his ability to cultivate strong relationships across the Bank make him exceptionally deserving of this promotion. We are grateful for his dedication and excited for the impact he will continue to have in this role.”

— Michael J. Gilfeather, President and CEO (businessinsider.com)

“I'm incredibly honored to take on this new role and continue supporting the exceptional teams and clients that define our Bank. Orange Bank & Trust's commitment to relationship banking and community partnership inspires everything we do, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to help drive our next phase of growth.”

— Joseph A. Ruhl (businessinsider.com)

The takeaway

Ruhl's promotion highlights Orange Bank & Trust's focus on relationship banking, community partnership, and supporting local businesses and economic growth in the Westchester and Hudson Valley markets.