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Gregory J. Hartz, president and chief executive officer of Tompkins Trust Company announced three internal promotions approved by the Tompkins Trust Company’s Board of Directors:  Leon Wylde, Assistant Vice President, Card Services Manager; Jessica Palmer, Card Services Officer; and Theresa Brace, Assistant Vice President Corporate Compliance Officer.

“All of these individuals have shown exceptional leadership skills in their respective fields,” Hartz said. “We are pleased to acknowledge their contributions to our bank and show our appreciation for their efforts on our bank’s behalf.”

(Left to right) Jessica Palmer, Leon Wylde, Terri Brace
Leon S.Wylde, has been with the Trust Company since 2001. In his new position as assistant vice president, card services manager, he manages the Card Service department, where he provides leadership and support to his staff, coworkers and customers. Wylde attended Broome Community College and is a Leadership Tompkins graduate. He is active in fund-raising drives for the United Way of Tompkins County and the American Cancer Society. Wylde currently services on the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association in Tompkins County. He and his wife, Christine, reside in Ithaca with their son, Luca. .

Jessica Palmer has been with the Trust Company since 1998. In her new position as card services officer, she will expand her leadership role within the Card Services department while remaining active in the daily functions and customer service responsibilities. Palmer is a member of the Corps Council and the Finance Committee for the Salvation Army, Ithaca. She resides in Ithaca.

Theresa Brace has been with the bank since 1998. In her new position as assistant vice president, corporate compliance officer, she will ensure the affiliate banks’ ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations by testing and monitoring the banks’ policies, procedures and practices, as well as advising bank management of new and revised laws and regulations. Brace is a graduate of Ithaca College and has done graduate work at Empire State College in Labor Policy Studies. She is also a graduate of the ABA Regulatory Compliance School, Intermediate Compliance School and the Graduate School of Compliance Management. Brace is a member of the Independent Community Bankers Association and an American Bankers Association Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Glen Gators Swim Team, and is the Varsity swim coach for boys and girls at Odessa-Montour Central School. Brace and her husband, Terry Little, reside in Odessa with their two daughters.

Tompkins Trust Company has 15 locations in Tompkins County, Cortland and Auburn. Bank services include complete lines of consumer deposit accounts and loans, business accounts and loans, as well as trust and investment services and leasing. Further information is available at www.tompkinstrust.com.

Tompkins Financial Corporation operates 45 banking offices in the New York State markets served by the Company's three community banks - Tompkins Trust Company, The Bank of Castile, and Mahopac National Bank, insurance through Tompkins Insurance Agencies, Inc. and wealth management through Tompkins Financial Advisors.

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