Phil Quintana to lead Tompkins Community Bank as President-Elect at Tompkins (NYSE: TMP)

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Tompkins Financial Corporation announced that Phillip M. Quintana has been appointed President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank, effective March 16, 2026. He is expected to become President in or about July 2026, following the previously disclosed retirement of John M. McKenna after seventeen years in that role.

Quintana brings more than 27 years of banking leadership experience, including commercial and industrial lending, commercial real estate lending, retail banking, credit management, and market expansion across multiple U.S. regions. He most recently served as Regional President at Burke & Herbert Bank, overseeing a multi-state commercial banking region.

The company highlights his background in integration, strategy, and community engagement, and acknowledges McKenna’s long-standing contributions to Tompkins Community Bank and its customers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 16, 2026

Tompkins Financial Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York			1-12709			16-1482357
(State or other jurisdiction			(Commission			(IRS Employer
of incorporation)			File Number)			Identification No.)

118 E. Seneca Street,

PO Box 460,

Ithaca

New York

14851

(Address of Principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (888)  503-5753

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.10 par value			TMP			NYSE American, LLC

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On March 16, 2026, Tompkins Financial Corporation, (the “Company”) issued a press release to announce the appointment of Phillip M. Quintana to the position of President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank, effective March 16, 2026. Mr. Quintana will assume the role of President of Tompkins Community Bank in or about July 2026 upon the previously disclosed retirement of John M. McKenna, President of Tompkins Community Bank and Executive Vice President of the Company. A copy of the press release is included in this Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

			(a)			Not applicable.
			(b)			Not applicable.
			(c)			Not applicable.
			(d)			Exhibits.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.        Description

99.1    Press Release of Tompkins Financial Corporation dated March 16, 2026

104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

            TOMPKINS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Date: March 16, 2026         /s/ Stephen S. Romaine    

             Stephen S. Romaine

             President and CEO

For more information contact:

Stephen S. Romaine, President & CEO

Matthew Tomazin, Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer

Tompkins Financial Corporation (888) 503-5753

For Immediate Release

Monday, March 16, 2026

Tompkins Community Bank Names Phil Quintana President-Elect; Quintana succeeds John McKenna, who will retire in July 2026

ITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP)

Tompkins Financial Corp. today announced that Phillip M. Quintana has been appointed President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank, effective immediately. He will succeed John McKenna, who will retire as President of Tompkins Community Bank in July 2026 after seventeen years of service.

Quintana brings more than 27 years of banking leadership experience across the Mid Atlantic, North Texas, Southeast Florida, and Long Island. His background includes significant achievements in commercial & industrial (C&I) and commercial real estate (CRE) lending, retail banking, credit management, and market expansion. Most recently, he served as Regional President at Burke & Herbert Bank, where he oversaw a multi-state commercial banking region covering Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Delaware.

“We are excited to welcome Phil to Tompkins,” said Steve Romaine, CEO of Tompkins Financial Corp. “His leadership experience, strong credit expertise, and track record of driving growth make him an excellent fit to lead Tompkins Community Bank.”

At Burke & Herbert Bank, Quintana led cross functional teams, strengthened credit practices, launched a new C&I banking line, and supported multiple community bank acquisitions. His prior roles include leadership positions at M&T, HSBC as well as other community banks in the VA market, where he delivered consistent results in both growth and turnaround environments. He has also played key roles in organizational change, bringing deep experience in integration and strategy.

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“I’m honored to join Tompkins and grateful for the opportunity to lead Tompkins Community Bank,” said Quintana. “The company has a long and respected history, and I look forward to working with our teams to strengthen customer relationships and support the communities we serve.”

Quintana holds a BA and an MBA from Dowling College in Finance and Total Quality Management and a Professional Certification in Accounting from The University of Virginia. He is active in community service organizations and looks forward to being involved in our community as well.

Romaine also recognized McKenna’s long-standing contributions: “John’s leadership and commitment to our customers and communities have been instrumental in our success. We look forward to celebrating his achievements in the months ahead.”

ABOUT TOMPKINS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Tompkins Financial Corporation is a banking and financial services company serving the Central, Western, and Hudson Valley regions of New York and the Southeastern region of Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Ithaca, NY, Tompkins Financial is parent to Tompkins Community Bank, which offers a full array of products and services, including commercial and consumer banking. Tompkins Community Bank provides wealth management services under the Tompkins Financial Advisors brand, including investment management, trust and estate, financial and tax planning services. For more information on Tompkins Financial, visit www.tompkinsfinancial.com.

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FAQ

What leadership change did Tompkins Financial Corporation (TMP) announce?

Tompkins Financial Corporation announced that Phillip M. Quintana has been appointed President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank. He is expected to become President in or about July 2026, succeeding John M. McKenna, who will retire after seventeen years in the role.

Who is Phillip M. Quintana at Tompkins Community Bank and when is he effective?

Phillip M. Quintana has been named President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank, effective March 16, 2026. He is expected to assume the role of President around July 2026, following the retirement of current President John M. McKenna from that position.

What experience does Phil Quintana bring to Tompkins Financial Corporation (TMP)?

Phil Quintana brings more than 27 years of banking leadership experience across the Mid Atlantic, North Texas, Southeast Florida, and Long Island. His background includes C&I and CRE lending, retail banking, credit management, market expansion, integration, and strategic leadership roles at regional and community banks.

What was Phil Quintana’s most recent role before joining Tompkins Community Bank?

Before joining Tompkins Community Bank, Phil Quintana served as Regional President at Burke & Herbert Bank. He oversaw a multi-state commercial banking region covering Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Delaware, leading cross-functional teams and strengthening credit and commercial banking capabilities.

When will John McKenna retire from Tompkins Community Bank?

John McKenna will retire as President of Tompkins Community Bank in July 2026. He has served in this leadership role for seventeen years, and the company credits his leadership and commitment to customers and communities as important to Tompkins Community Bank’s long-term success.

What regions does Tompkins Financial Corporation (TMP) primarily serve?

Tompkins Financial Corporation serves the Central, Western, and Hudson Valley regions of New York and the Southeastern region of Pennsylvania. Through Tompkins Community Bank and Tompkins Financial Advisors, it offers commercial and consumer banking, investment management, trust, estate, financial, and tax planning services.

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