HAMBURG – Evans Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeffrey M. Werdein to senior vice president.

Werdein joined Evans as a commercial loan officer in May 1999, and was promoted to team leader of the commercial real estate lending team in 2013.

“In his time with Evans, Jeff has been an integral member of our commercial lending team,” said John Eagleton, chief lending officer. “His exemplary leadership and sales experience has directly contributed to the success of our organization, as we continue to grow in all facets of our lending portfolio.”

Werdein earned his Master of Business Administration degree from SUNY Buffalo. He is an active supporter of various community organizations in the area, including serving on the Cystic Fibrosis Board of Directors. Jeff resides in Orchard Park with his family.

About Evans Bancorp, Inc.

Evans Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company and the parent company of Evans Bank, N.A.,a commercial bank, with $833 million in assets, and $707 million in deposits at Dec. 31. Evans is a full-service community bank, with 13 branches, providing comprehensive financial services to consumer, business and municipal customers through Western New York. Evans Bancorp’s wholly-owned insurance subsidiary, The Evans Agency, LLC. provides property and casualty insurance through seven insurance offices in the Western New York region. Evans Investment Services, Inc. provides non-deposit investment products such as annuities and mutual funds. Evans Bancorp, Inc. and Evans Bank routinely post news and other important information on their web sites at www.evansbancorp.com and www.evansbank.com.