Tompkins Financial Corporation, parent company of Tompkins Mahopac Bank, has announced Abby Peterson has been named the company’s marketing communications manager.

In her new role, Peterson will oversee marketing communications efforts for Tompkins Financial’s community banks, including Tompkins Mahopac Bank in the Hudson Valley, along with Tompkins Trust Company in Central NY, Tompkins Bank of Castile in Western NY, and Tompkins VIST Bank in Southeastern PA.

“Abby's experience in the marketing industry, her time with Tompkins Financial and her deep commitment to our communities and customers will allow her to excel in this role," said Susan Valenti, executive vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service. "I look forward to her continued contribution to our organization."

Prior to joining Tompkins as a marketing communications business partner in 2016, Peterson served as a marketing and public relations specialist at Hagan Associates in Vermont where she planned and managed marketing and public relations initiatives for multiple clients. She serves on several community boards and is a Leadership Tompkins Graduate and Fab5 Planning Committee Member/Tompkins Trust Company Representative.

Peterson received her bachelor’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Ithaca College in 2011 and resides in Ithaca with her wife.

About Tompkins Mahopac Bank:

Tompkins Mahopac Bank, part of Tompkins Financial Corporation, has personalized service, local decision-making and a broad range of services for consumers and businesses. Wealth management services are provided through the offices of Tompkins Financial Advisors. Whether you prefer branch or remote mobile banking, we provide the breadth of services and local decision-making to make what's possible a reality. Locally Focused. A World of Possibilities. More information is available at www.mahopacbank.com.