NBT Bank Welcomes Luke Fagan as Commercial Banking Regional Manager

Posted on August 25, 2025

NBT Bank Welcomes Luke Fagan as Commercial Banking Regional Manager

SYRACUSE, NY (August 20, 2025) – NBT Bank has named Luke Fagan as Commercial Banking Regional Manager for the Central New York region. Fagan is based at NBT’s Syracuse Financial Center in the Post Building in Syracuse.

“Luke will be teaming up with Regional Commercial Banking Manager Bob Vertucci to lead our growing commercial team in Central NY, and we couldn’t ask for a better duo to champion growth in the region,” said David Kavney, regional president of Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. “Luke’s knowledge of the Syracuse area and market combined with his extensive commercial banking experience makes him a great fit for his new role.”

Fagan joins NBT with more than 35 years of experience in commercial banking, bringing a distinguished record of leadership and financial expertise. Over the course of his career, he has supported a diverse range of clients—from small businesses to large enterprises—throughout New York State, helping them secure financing, execute complex transactions and achieve long-term growth objectives.

Fagan holds a bachelor’s degree in management science from the State University of New York, College at Geneseo. He is also a 2017 graduate of Emergent Leadership Training. Active in his community, Fagan serves on the board of directors for the Greater Syracuse Business Development Corporation.

For more information about NBT Bank, visit www.nbtbank.com.

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