Spolarich joins Empire National Bank's senior management team

According to chairman and CEO Douglas Manditch, Michael Spolarich has joined Empire National Bank as senior vice president/senior loan officer. "Michael is an experienced Long Island community banker. With a career that spans 20 years, he understands the banking needs of our region. His knowledge adds an additional dimension to the bank's senior management team," said Manditch. "I look forward to helping our customers prosper based on Empire National's values of 'neighborhood banking,' developing strong relationships with customers, and taking an active role in the communities the bank serves," said Spolarich. Prior to joining Empire National, Spolarich held the title of senior vice president, loan administration at the Bank of Smithtown. His other professional appointments include chief retail banking officer at Bridgehampton National Bank, lending officer at First National Bank of Long Island and credit department manager at Chemical Bank. His educational credentials include a BS from Cornell University and an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business. He is also an alumnus of the American Bankers Association's Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Empire National Bank is built upon the foundation of time-honored values, personal service and emerging technologies. The bank has developed a wide array of innovative products and services specifically designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized privately owned businesses, professional practices and not-for-profit organizations seeking a "neighborhood" banking experience. Headquartered in Islandia, New York, Empire National Bank is led by a management team of experienced bankers who are committed to supporting the Long Island community. For more information, visit empirenb.com.