Tompkins Community Bank Names Phil Quintana President-Elect

Quintana to Succeed John McKenna, Who Will Retire in July 2026

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:03pm

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Tompkins Financial Corporation announced that Phillip M. Quintana has been appointed President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank, effective immediately. Quintana will succeed John McKenna, who will retire as President of Tompkins Community Bank in July 2026 after seventeen years of service.

Why it matters

The leadership transition at Tompkins Community Bank, a regional banking institution serving New York and Pennsylvania, represents an important change in the company's senior management as it looks to the future. Quintana's appointment signals the bank's focus on growth, credit management, and community engagement under new leadership.

The details

Quintana brings more than 27 years of banking leadership experience across the Mid Atlantic, North Texas, Southeast Florida, and Long Island. His background includes significant achievements in commercial & industrial (C&I) and commercial real estate (CRE) lending, retail banking, credit management, and market expansion. Most recently, he served as Regional President at Burke & Herbert Bank, where he oversaw a multi-state commercial banking region.

  • Quintana's appointment as President-Elect is effective immediately.
  • McKenna will retire as President of Tompkins Community Bank in July 2026 after seventeen years of service.

The players

Phillip M. Quintana

Newly appointed President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank, bringing over 27 years of banking leadership experience.

John McKenna

Current President of Tompkins Community Bank who will retire in July 2026 after seventeen years of service.

Steve Romaine

CEO of Tompkins Financial Corp., the parent company of Tompkins Community Bank.

Tompkins Community Bank

A regional banking institution serving the Central, Western, and Hudson Valley regions of New York and the Southeastern region of Pennsylvania.

Tompkins Financial Corporation

The parent company of Tompkins Community Bank, a banking and financial services company headquartered in Ithaca, NY.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to welcome Phil to Tompkins. His leadership experience, strong credit expertise, and track record of driving growth make him an excellent fit to lead Tompkins Community Bank.”

— Steve Romaine, CEO of Tompkins Financial Corp. (marketscreener.com)

“I'm honored to join Tompkins and grateful for the opportunity to lead Tompkins Community Bank. The company has a long and respected history, and I look forward to working with our teams to strengthen customer relationships and support the communities we serve.”

— Phillip M. Quintana, Newly appointed President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank (marketscreener.com)

“John's leadership and commitment to our customers and communities have been instrumental in our success. We look forward to celebrating his achievements in the months ahead.”

— Steve Romaine, CEO of Tompkins Financial Corp. (marketscreener.com)

What’s next

Quintana will officially succeed McKenna as President of Tompkins Community Bank in July 2026 upon McKenna's retirement.

The takeaway

The leadership transition at Tompkins Community Bank reflects the company's focus on growth, credit management, and community engagement under new leadership, as it looks to build on its long and respected history in the region.