Douglas Crego and Matt Nicholl Join Solvay Bank

Posted on January 17, 2024

Douglas Crego and Matt Nicholl Join Solvay Bank

SYRACUSE, NY — Solvay Bank, the oldest community bank established in Onondaga County, welcomes Douglas Crego and Matt Nicholl to the commercial banking team.

Douglas Crego recently joined Solvay Bank as a Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer, Team Leader in the Solvay main office. He brings over twenty-five years of vast experience in the Banking sector to Solvay Bank, working for a range of reputable financial institutions.  Crego serves as Team Leader for the commercial department and specializes in business banking. He is a current resident of Honeoye Falls in Rochester and services business clients throughout Central New York.  Crego is committed to leadership in the community and has been an active volunteer in schools, youth sports, chambers, and business groups. He also is a former Junior College Basketball Coach.

Matt Nicholl recently joined Solvay Bank as a Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer in the Mohawk Valley. He specializes in business banking with over twenty years of experience in the banking industry.  Nicholl is based in New Hartford and will play a key role in Solvay Bank’s commercial banking expansion into the Mohawk Valley market.  He is active in the local community currently serving as Board Member and President for the United Way of Mohawk Valley, Board Member of the Mohawk Valley EDGE, and National Board Member for The Reading League. Nicholl is a Mohawk Valley Class of 2018 40 Under Forty Recipient, a 2018 Striving for Success Honoree, a 2016 Leadership Mohawk Valley (LMV) Follow the Leader Award Recipient, and a graduate of the 25th Anniversary Class of LMV.

Founded in 1917, Solvay Bank is the oldest community bank established in Onondaga County. Solvay Bank has nine branch locations in Solvay, Baldwinsville, Camillus, Cicero, DeWitt, Liverpool, North Syracuse, Westvale, and downtown Syracuse, and a commercial lending presence in the Mohawk Valley. Solvay Bank’s Insurance Agency, Inc. is a full-service general insurance agency. For more information about Solvay Bank, visit www.solvaybank.com.

###

Other Network News

 Oneida Indian Nation leadership, elected officials and business and tourism leaders usher in a new state of luxury travel and hospitality in Upstate New York.
July 20, 2026

Oneida Indian Nation Celebrates the Arrival of the First Phase of the $400 Million Turning Stone Evolution – Grand Opening of Luxury Hotel, The Crescent, and Fine-Dining Restaurant, SALT

Oneida Indian Nation leadership, elected officials and business and tourism leaders usher in a new state of luxury travel and hospitality in Upstate New York.

Excellus BCBS logo
July 20, 2026

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recognizes 2025 Circle of Excellence Award winners

Excellus BCBS has announced the recipients of its 2025 Circle of Excellence Awards, recognizing healthcare organizations that have demonstrated exceptional performance in clinical quality and outcomes

July 20, 2026

Oswego Health Announces New Board Leadership and Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors

Peter Cullinan has been elected Chair of the Oswego Health Board of Directors. Joining him in officer roles are Katie Toomey Zaryski as Vice Chair, Ron Tascarella as Treasurer and Lynne Eggert as Secretary.

Solvay Bank Announces Caitlin Wynn’s Appointment to UnitiEast Executive Committee
July 15, 2026

Solvay Bank Announces Caitlin Wynn’s Appointment to UnitiEast Executive Committee

Solvay Bank, the oldest community bank in Onondaga County, is pleased to announce the appointment of Caitlin Wynn, Banking Officer & Retail Operations Leader, to the Executive Committee of UnitiEast.

Solvay Bank Announces $50,000 to Local Non-Profit Organizations In Partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
July 15, 2026

Solvay Bank Announces $50,000 to Local Non-Profit Organizations In Partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Solvay Bank announced a combined $50,000 financial boost to the CNY community by awarding individual $3,125 grants to 16 area non-profit organizations distributed through the FHLBNY SBRG Program.

Bent Ear Technologies
July 14, 2026

Bent Ear Technology Partners Recognized on MSP Summit's 2026 MSPs to Watch List

Prestigious recognition highlights the company's operational excellence, innovation and commitment to helping businesses navigate an AI-driven technology landscape.

Ghyra Cannon
July 13, 2026

Christopher Community Welcomes Ghyra Cannon as Director of HR Operations

Christopher Community, Inc. (CCI), is pleased to announce the appointment of Ghyra Cannon as its new Director of HR Operations.

July 10, 2026

Choosing the Right Contract Laboratory Partner: Strategic, Operational and Financial Points to Consider

In this virtual session, David Kudla and Sarah Ptach will walk innovators through the critical considerations that should guide partner selection.

Eastern Security Services Group Photo
July 10, 2026

Eastern Security Services Celebrates 50 Years of Protecting Central New York

Last month, local security provider Eastern Security Services celebrated 50 years of protecting homes and businesses across Central and Western New York.