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Steve Swanson has joined Cattaraugus County Bank as senior vice president, commercial lending team leader

Swanson will be responsible for growing CCB’s commercial loan portfolio as the leader of the commercial lending team.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead a great team of community-minded local lenders in assisting businesses and communities throughout Western New York,” said Swanson, who has worked locally in the banking and lending arena since 1994. “I look forward to contributing to an organization with a rich local history, a strong dedication to advocating for the success of its customers, and a leadership team that supports and cultivates a tremendous work environment and customer experience.”

In his new role, Swanson will have oversight for approving, originating, documenting, servicing, and monitoring the commercial loan portfolio. In addition, he will oversee compliance, regulatory examinations, and audit requirements and recommendations for Cattaraugus County Bank’s commercial lending activities.

“At CCB, we are a community of people dedicated to helping businesses and individuals grow and prosper,” said Mike Wimer, Cattaraugus County Bank president and CEO. “The addition of experienced banking professionals like Steve, who have been there, seen it, and done it, only strengthens our ability to ensure success for these businesses, and, in turn, the communities we all serve.”

Prior to joining Cattaraugus County Bank, Swanson spent three years at Northwest Bank first as vice president, commercial lending, and most recently as senior vice president, New York commercial market executive where he led commercial business development and community impact initiatives across Western New York. With Cattaraugus County Bank, the market area includes a branch network in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie counties along with some surrounding communities in Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania.

Swanson earned his bachelor’s in Quantitative Economic Analysis from the State University at Fredonia. He also earned an associate’s degree in social sciences and economics from Jamestown Community College.

A lifelong Chautauqua County resident, Swanson gives his time to his community by serving on several boards and committees which include the JCC Foundation Board; the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency loan committee; the Falconer Library Board (vice president); and Jamestown CMA Church (assistant treasurer). In addition, he is an honorary social member and fire commission member of the Kennedy Volunteer Fire Department Community Foundation; belongs to the Falconer Moose Club; Elks Lodge #2063; Moon Brook Country Club; Browns backers of Jamestown; and is a graduate of the Chautauqua Leadership Network.

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