Rhinebeck Bank Appoints Travis Podolec as New Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender in Orange County
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Rhinebeck Bank (NASDAQ: RBKB) announced the appointment of Travis Podolec as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender on its Orange County lending team, effective July 28, 2026. He will focus on expanding commercial banking relationships across the Hudson Valley and nearby markets.
According to Rhinebeck Bank, Podolec brings over 20 years of commercial lending experience in the Hudson Valley and greater New York area, with prior roles at Orange Bank & Trust, Capital One Bank, Citizens Bank and HSBC. A Sugar Loaf resident, he holds degrees from SUNY Plattsburgh and SUNY Empire State University and is actively involved in local business and community organizations.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23 | Quarterly earnings | Negative | +0.7% | Net income declined despite higher net interest and non-interest income. |
| Jul 21 | Conversion offering | Negative | -31.8% | Second-step conversion and related stock offering were completed. |
| Jul 17 | Subscription offering | Positive | +0.1% | Subscription offering was oversubscribed in the first tier. |
| Jul 15 | Commercial expansion | Positive | +1.3% | Bank opened a Westchester County commercial lending office. |
| Jun 29 | Conversion approval | Positive | +0.0% | Stockholders and depositors approved the pending conversion transaction. |
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NEWBURGH, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2026 / Rhinebeck Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBKB), today announced the addition of Travis Podolec as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender to its Orange County lending team. Podolec will help expand the Bank's commercial banking relationships throughout the Hudson Valley and surrounding markets.
Podolec joins the Bank with over 20 years of experience serving businesses throughout the Hudson Valley and greater New York market, most recently at Orange Bank & Trust as a Specialized Trades Lending Manager. He held similar roles at Capital One Bank, Citizens Bank and HSBC.
"Travis's appointment represents another important investment in the growth of our commercial banking franchise," said Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking, Michael Vitale. "His deep knowledge of the local market, broad lending experience and relationship-focused approach will strengthen our ability to serve businesses throughout Orange County and across the bank's broader coverage area."
A Sugar Loaf resident, Podolec holds a bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh and a Master of Business Administration from SUNY Empire State University. An active member of the Hudson Valley community, he currently serves on the Leadership Orange Board of Directors and volunteers as a coach for the Warwick Little League. He is also an active supporter of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Dutchess & Orange.
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About Rhinebeck Bank
Rhinebeck Bank is the wholly owned subsidiary of Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBKB). Since 1860, Rhinebeck Bank has provided relationship-focused financial services to consumers, businesses and municipalities throughout the Hudson Valley and surrounding markets. The Bank offers a comprehensive range of commercial and consumer banking, residential lending and wealth management services while remaining committed to delivering exceptional service and supporting the communities it serves. Learn more at www.RhinebeckBank.com.
CONTACT:
Matthew Smith
President & CEO
(845) 454-8555
msmith@rhinebeckbank.com
SOURCE: Rhinebeck Bancorp
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