Michael P. Puorro
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Puorro has over 30 years banking experience and over 25 years as a senior banking executive in all facets of developing successful financial institutions. Since 2012, Mr. Puorro has served as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Hanover Community Bank, and its holding company since its inception in 2016. Mr. Puorro coordinated an effort to reorganize and recapitalize Hanover through a revamped Board of Directors and new management team. In approximately six years, the Bank’s equity position has increased by $75 million while producing 153% stock price appreciation. Further, during this time, Hanover has grown its asset base twelvefold and has consistently displayed a track record of record earnings and best in class asset quality. Today, Hanover is one of New York’s fastest growing community banks and is class leading in many financial metrics.
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Brian K. Finneran
President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Finneran has over 35 years of experience in the banking industry with an extensive tenure as a Chief Financial Officer of Long Island-based, publicly-traded community banks. At Hanover, Mr. Finneran has responsibility for all facets of financial management including budgeting, strategic planning, treasury and asset/liability management, tax and investor relations. Mr. Finneran is also the Chief Financial Officer of the Bank’s holding company. In previous assignments, Mr. Finneran has also worked extensively with institutional investors in raising capital and disposing of problem assets. Prior to joining Hanover in 2017, Mr. Finneran was the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors at Suffolk Bancorp (SCNB) from 2012-2017.
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Mac Wilcox
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer & Head of Commercial Lending
With over 20 years of experience as a banking leader and entrepreneur, Mr. Wilcox is a strong believer in small businesses and the power of local entrepreneurs to drive economic development and growth. At Hanover, Mr. Wilcox is responsible for commercial lending and business development, including strategic partnerships and new expansion opportunities. Previously, Mr. Wilcox was President & CEO of Savoy Bank through its merger with Hanover in May 2021.
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Denise Chardavoyne
Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer
Ms. Chardavoyne brings to Hanover extensive expertise in all facets of Information Technology, Operations, and Retail Banking. At Hanover, Ms. Chardavoyne is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of IT, Retail Banking, and Operational initiatives that align with Hanover’s corporate objectives. Ms. Chardavoyne is also responsible for driving retail business development through the implementation of a sales culture throughout the branch network, as well as assisting in the identification, procurement and successful opening of future branch locations.
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Kevin Corbett
Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
Mr. Corbett has over 35 years of experience in the banking industry and has extensive expertise in all facets of credit risk and portfolio management as well as new product development. At Hanover, Mr. Corbett is responsible for management of the Bank’s Credit Administration Department, including the underwriting and loan review analysis process, and all functions providing lending support, direction, credit information, and loan policies, procedures and processes to ensure the overall quality of the Bank’s lending portfolio and adherence to the Bank’s Credit Policy. Mr. Corbett also oversees Loan Servicing, Loan Administration and Credit Risk Management.
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Michael P. Locorriere
Executive Vice President & Chief Municipal Officer
Mr. Locorriere brings to Hanover extensive municipal relationship expertise with more than 30 years of banking and government experience. At Hanover, Mr. Locorriere will be responsible for all municipal depository activities including developing, maintaining and administering municipal programs that contribute to the effective and profitable operation of the Bank. He previously managed a municipal portfolio that consisted of balances over $550 million. Prior to joining Hanover, Mr. Locorriere served as Executive Vice President & Director of Municipal Banking at Empire National Bank.
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Alice T. Rouse
Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer
Ms. Rouse has over 25 years of banking experience and oversees all enterprise risk management functions including the administration of Hanover’s Corporate Compliance area. Ms. Rouse also serves as the liaison for the Bank’s outsourced internal audit function, administers the vendor management process and ensures that the Bank’s internal operating policies are designed to minimize risk and comply with regulatory requirements. Prior to joining Hanover in March 2017, Ms. Rouse served in many financial and audit capacities at Astoria Bank for 24 years and was an integral part of Astoria Bank’s Initial Public Offering and three acquisitions.
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Lance P. Burke
First Senior Vice President & Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke brings to Hanover extensive accounting, operations, and M&A expertise with over 20 years of experience in the banking industry and the proven ability to streamline accounting efficiency and improve various processes within the Finance area. At Hanover, Mr. Burke will be responsible for various accounting and treasury-related functions including asset/liability and liquidity management and reporting. As Deputy CFO, Mr. Burke will also work closely with the CEO and CFO on investor relations and capital raising initiatives. Prior to joining Hanover in May 2021, Mr. Burke most recently served as Senior Vice President & Controller of BNB Bank (BNB) and was an integral part of their three acquisitions and one merger of equals.
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Lisa A. DiIorio
First Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. DiIorio has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry and oversees the operations and administrative functions of the Finance Division including accounting, financial reporting, policy development and internal controls. Ms. DiIorio serves as liaison for the Company’s external auditors and is also the Assistant Secretary of the Bank’s holding company since its inception in 2016. Prior to joining Hanover in 2016, Ms. DiIorio served as Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer at Bridgehampton National Bank. She has also served as Controller for a number of banking institutions including The First National Bank of Long Island, Madison National Bank and New York Community Bank.
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Michelle Mihas
First Vice President & Corporate Secretary
Ms. Mihas possesses over 20 years banking experience in various capacities including corporate governance and human resources. Ms. Mihas has been part of the Hanover team since its inception in 2009 and is also the Secretary of its holding company since its inception in 2016. Ms. Mihas currently serves as Corporate Secretary where she works with the Directors, Executive Management and Senior Officers. Ms. Mihas coordinates and attends all Hanover Bank and Hanover Bancorp Board meetings, prepares the minutes to the Board meetings, facilitates the annual meeting of shareholders, serves as liaison for Directors and Shareholders, maintains key corporate documents and records, and addresses other tasks as required by the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
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