Tompkins Community Bank Welcomes Taryn Schwartz as Residential Mortgage Originator

Posted on July 12, 2024

Tompkins Community Bank

ITHACA, NY (July 9. 2024) — An expansion of its residential lending team, Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) has welcomed Taryn Schwartz, residential mortgage originator. Schwartz will work with buyers across the Central New York region to achieve their ultimate goal of being homeowners.  

“We are very excited to welcome Taryn to the team,” said Stacy Merrill, senior vice president, residential mortgage lending manager. “Her experience, passion for what she does, and dedication to her work make her the perfect fit for Tompkins, and for our customers.”

Bringing over 18 years of financial and banking industry experience to her new role, Schwartz worked as a mortgage loan originator at Community Bank NA and Elmira Savings Bank, and held other banking roles with Coastal Community Bank and Frontier Bank.

A graduate of Shoreline Community College and Xinnix Mortgage Ground School, Schwartz currently serves on various committees with the Ithaca Board of Realtors and volunteers with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS). She resides in Ithaca, New York with her husband, and their twin six-year-old boys.

About Tompkins

Founded in 1836, Tompkins Community Bank serves the Central, Western, and Hudson Valley regions of New York, and the Southeastern region of Pennsylvania. Through their unique local decision-making model, the bank offers personalized service and exceptional responsiveness, while delivering a broad range of products and services for consumers and businesses. Insurance services are offered through Tompkins Insurance Agencies, and wealth management services are available through Tompkins Financial Advisors. Further information is available at www.tompkinsbank.com.

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