Generations Bank appoints new president and CEO
Press Release, Generations Bank
SENECA FALLS – Generations Bank announces today the appointment of Angela Krezmer as the new president & CEO, effective November 27.
Angela Krezmer
Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Seneca Falls, Generations Bank has nine retail locations, including Medina, Seneca Falls, Auburn, Union Springs, Waterloo, Geneva, Phelps and Farmington.
Ms. Krezmer’s appointment marks her as the 13th and first female president & CEO of Generations Bank.
Ms. Krezmer, in addition to her role as President & CEO, has been elected to join the board of directors, contributing her valuable insights and leadership to the strategic direction of the bank. Ms. Krezmer, who has been serving as the chief financial officer of Generations Bank since 2021, will continue to fulfill her role in this capacity.
“We are excited to announce Angela Krezmer as our new president & CEO. In a historic move for our Seneca Falls-based organization, a town renowned for women’s rights, Ms. Krezmer becomes the first female president & CEO,” said Brad Jones, chairman of the Board of Directors. “Her proven track record, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence make her the ideal candidate to lead Generations Bank.”
Ms. Krezmer served as interim principal executive officer since Oct. 16, after the passing of Generations Bank’s previous president & CEO, Menzo Case. He served in the role for 15 years until his passing in October.
“I am honored to take on the role of president & CEO at Generations Bank,” Krezmer said. “I am committed to maintaining the high standards set by my predecessor and steering our dedicated team toward a future that prioritizes community well-being and progress.”
Prior to joining Generations Bank, Ms. Krezmer served as chief financial officer of Prosper Bank, now known as Presence Bank in Coatesville, Pa. Prior to that role, Ms. Krezmer served for more than a decade at Fairport Savings Bank in Fairport, New York where she held various positions including chief financial officer.
Ms. Krezmer is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology and ABA Stonier School of Banking and has worked in the banking industry since 2008.
In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Krezmer is active in the community, previously serving as the treasurer for the Verona Street Animal Society where she passionately exercised her dedication to rescuing and advocating for dogs and animals in need. Additionally, she recently joined the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity of Seneca County, an organization close to the heart of her predecessor, Mr. Case.
Ms. Krezmer is a native of the Finger Lakes region, having grown up in Farmington. Currently, Ms. Krezmer resides in Canandaigua, where she lives with her husband, Justin, and their two adopted dogs.
