April showers bring May flowers – and another wonderful ESL Spring Forum! Our semiannual forums are open to all employees and held at unique Rochester venues. As always, the evening was filled with fun, business updates, networking, and delicious food.
This forum marked a special milestone for Tom Rogers, as it was his first as our new President and CEO. It proved to be a great opportunity for our team to learn more about Tom and his vision for ESL.
Thank you to our host, @museumofplayroc , and everyone who attended for helping make this another successful forum!
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We’re pleased to welcome Brady Mattson, Business Development Mortgage Originator, to ESL! Brady joins us with extensive mortgage industry experience. In his new role, he’s focused on building strong partnerships with homebuyers, realtors, and local organizations that specialize in the homebuying process.
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We’re excited to welcome John Salter, Senior Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking, to ESL! With more than two decades of industry experience, he plays an integral role in developing custom solutions for some of the largest commercial and industrial and not-for-profit organizations across the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes regions.
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We’re pleased to announce that we have officially surpassed $10 billion in assets. Steady growth helped fuel this momentous milestone for us, as we expanded our branch network, implemented new digital capabilities, and continued to strengthen our relationships with the members and businesses we serve.
As we enter this new chapter of our history, we remain committed to shared success. We’ll continue to reinvest in the community we’ve called home for more than 100 years through initiatives like Owners’ Dividend, Community Impact philanthropic grants, and support for small businesses and homeownership.
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Our Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG) recently hosted its third annual Speaker Series event. This year’s speaker, Julie Camardo, CEO, @zweigles , offered great insights – from telling the history of Zweigle’s to sharing helpful advice for young professionals who are navigating their career.
Thank you to Julie, our Young Professionals ERG, and all the attendees for making this a wonderful evening!
Together with @cityofrochesterny and @racf4change , we’re pleased to celebrate the recipients of the second round of Neighbors in Action (NIA) funding. Through this collaborative approach, 74 resident-led projects will receive more than $298,000 in grants. This latest round of funding is inclusive of initiatives, such as CPR training, youth programs, and neighborhood cleanups, and will span all four quadrants of the city.
We’re grateful to work alongside partners, like the City of Rochester and Rochester Area Community Foundation, who share a passion for uplifting our community, and inspired by the residents who brought forward these meaningful ideas to help transform their neighborhoods. We can’t wait to see the positive change that will result from these collective efforts.
Learn more about the NIA program: https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/neighborhood-and-business-development/neighbors-action-nia
Please join us in congratulating our own Arline Santiago, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, on being named to the 2026 class of Women of Excellence recipients by the @rbjdaily !
Arline was nominated for her exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to the community, and dedication to mentoring and improving the lives of her team. She also exudes the ESL Core Values, especially integrity and caring about people, in everything that she does. Outside of ESL, she plays an active role in our community. She’s served as Co-Chair of the Monroe County and City of Rochester’s Commission on Racial & Structural Equity (RASE) and currently serves on the boards of Ibero-American Action League, Foodlink Foundation, and the Rochester Area Community Foundation.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Arline!
Learn more about Women of Excellence: /event/women-of-excellence/
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As a Bilingual Universal Banker at our Goodman Office, Julianie Morales understands that communication is key when it comes to helping our members. She acknowledged that some members may feel overwhelmed when there is a language barrier; however, by communicating with them in a different language, she’s able to better understand their needs and ensure they feel supported and heard. To her, it’s all about helping members feel more confident. She loves teaching people about different products and solutions so they can make informed decisions about their finances.
Thank you, Julianie, for your commitment to providing our members with exceptional customer service!
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We’re excited to embark on a new chapter at ESL, as we officially welcome Tom Rogers as our President and CEO. Tom succeeds previous President and CEO, Faheem Masood, who announced his intent to retire in October 2025.
“I’m pleased to lead ESL into the next chapter of growth and prosperity, while remaining true to our core values and commitment to delivering superior experiences,” stated Tom. “It’s a privilege to lead an organization so deeply committed to its mission, and I look forward to the work to support our customers, invest in our community, and create lasting connections across our service area.”
A member of our team since 2013, Tom began his ESL career journey as Chief Financial Officer. In 2022, he assumed the Marketplace Director responsibilities, which includes leadership of our Product Development, Marketing, Retail Banking, Business Banking, Mortgage Lending, and Wealth Management lines of business, and most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining ESL, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer for Broadstone Real Estate, LLC.
According to Erin Tolefree, Chair, ESL Board of Directors, “Tom is an exemplary leader who lives the ESL core values throughout his work. On behalf of the board, we have full confidence Tom will continue to guide the organization through sustainable growth and build upon the strong foundation already in place.”
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From all of us at ESL, we’d like to wish our friends at the @rocredwings a happy opening day! This year is extra special for ESL and the Rochester Red Wings because it’s the inaugural season at the newly named ESL Ballpark. The Red Wings truly help bring our community together, and we’re honored to be a part of their story. ❤️
Good luck and go Red Wings! ⚾
We’re thrilled to announce that ESL is now a member of the Training Magazine Training Hall of Fame! 🎉 This achievement is made possible by the work of the ESL Learning & Development team to help provide our employees with invaluable learning opportunities that help us all grow.
ESL is now one of 16 companies to be inducted into the Training Hall of Fame since its inception in 2008. Leading up to this induction, ESL earned a top 10 ranking from Training Magazine for four consecutive years, including the number one ranking in the 2025 list.
Learn more about the 2026 Training Hall of Fame induction: /2026-training-hall-of-fame-members/
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