NBT Bancorp Completes Merger with Evans Bancorp, Expanding Footprint in Upstate New York

NBT Bancorp Inc. has completed the merger of Evans Bancorp, Inc. with and into the Company, extending its branch network into the Western Region of New York and adding over 200 employees and more than 40,000 customers. The merger has expanded NBT Bank's footprint to 175 branches across seven states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut.

The addition of 14 banking offices in the Buffalo area and 4 locations in greater Rochester has strengthened NBT Bank's presence in Upstate New York. NBT President and CEO Scott A. Kingsley expressed excitement about the merger, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome over 200 employees and more than 40,000 customers from Evans Bank into the NBT family." Three executives from Evans have assumed leadership positions with NBT Bank, including Ken Pawlak as President of the Western Region of New York and Buffalo Regional President, Tim Brown as Rochester Regional President, and Audrey Meyers as Senior Territory Manager for Retail Banking in the Buffalo and Rochester markets.

The merger is expected to have a significant impact on the local communities, with NBT Bank preserving relationships with customers, communities, and shareholders. The Company has announced plans to appoint former Evans President and CEO David J. Nasca to its board of directors later this month following its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. About NBT Bancorp, NBT Bancorp is a financial holding company headquartered in Norwich, NY, with total assets of $13.86 billion at March 31, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

• NBT Bancorp Inc. has completed the merger of Evans Bancorp, Inc. with and into the Company, expanding its branch network into the Western Region of New York.
• The merger adds 14 banking offices in the Buffalo area and 4 locations in greater Rochester, expanding NBT Bank's footprint to 175 branches across seven states.
• NBT President and CEO Scott A. Kingsley expressed excitement about the merger, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome over 200 employees and more than 40,000 customers from Evans Bank into the NBT family."
• Three executives from Evans have assumed leadership positions with NBT Bank, including Ken Pawlak as President of the Western Region of New York and Buffalo Regional President.
• The merger is expected to have a significant impact on the local communities, with NBT Bank preserving relationships with customers, communities, and shareholders.
• NBT has announced plans to appoint former Evans President and CEO David J. Nasca to its board of directors later this month following its Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
• NBT Bancorp is a financial holding company headquartered in Norwich, NY, with total assets of $13.86 billion at March 31, 2025.

Statistics:

• NBT Bancorp Inc. has completed the merger of Evans Bancorp, Inc. with and into the Company, expanding its branch network into the Western Region of New York.
• The merger adds 18 new banking locations, bringing the total number of NBT Bank branches to 175 across seven states.
• Over 200 employees and more than 40,000 customers from Evans Bank have been welcomed into the NBT family.
• NBT Bank now has a total of 17 banking offices in the Buffalo area and 8 locations in greater Rochester.
• NBT Bancorp has total assets of $13.86 billion at March 31, 2025.

Sources:

• NBT Bancorp Inc.'s press release announcing the completion of the merger with Evans Bancorp, Inc. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE, May 05, 2025)
• NBT Bancorp Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024
• NBT Bancorp Inc.'s official website (nbtbancorp.com)