James Bligh has been promoted to Branch Manager of Pathfinder Bank’s Pike Block Office, according to Robert Butkowski, First Vice President of Branch Administration.
“We are pleased to acknowledge Jim with this promotion,” said Butkowski. “With his strong leadership skills and industry knowledge, including his time spent at our Clay Branch, we look forward to watching him grow in this new role and strengthen our relationships within Onondaga County.”
Bligh joined Pathfinder Bank in 2018 as the Assistant Branch Manager of the newly opened Clay Office and held that position up until this recent promotion. In this new rule, Bligh’s duties will be developing retail and commercial business in the Syracuse region, while managing the day to day operations of the branch. Bligh holds a Bachelor of Science and History from SUNY Brockport.
Bligh resides in Solvay with his wife, Stormie, and their two sons, Rylend and Grayden. In his spare time, Bligh is a member of the Ruffed Grouse Society, Red Creek Conservation Club, Fenner Rod and Gun Club and serves as a volunteer coach for Solvay Little League, as well as volunteering his time the Young Readers Program Solvay Elementary. Bligh also enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, camping, hunting, and participating in movie and music trivia.
Pathfinder Bank is a New York State chartered commercial bank headquartered in Oswego, whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc, (NASDAQ SmallCap Market; symbol: PBHC, listing: PathBcp). The Bank has nine full service offices located in its market areas consisting of Oswego and Onondaga County.
