Fairfield Banker Named SVP at BankUnited in Westchester

From Pierson Grant PR: BankUnited announced the expansion of its New York corporate banking division with the hiring of senior vice presidents Craig Kincade and Art Rhatigan, who will head up the new Westchester corporate banking office serving New York and Connecticut when it opens in June.

“At BankUnited, our people are the primary drivers of our growth, and we are pleased to welcome Craig and Art, two experienced corporate bankers, to our team,” said Thomas M. Cornish, BankUnited COO. “Together, their depth and breadth of experience in serving the lending and corporate banking needs of middle-market clients throughout Westchester and Connecticut will allow BankUnited to expand to serve a larger geographic footprint in one of the nation’s most robust markets.”

Art Rhatigan brings more than 30 years of experience to his position as senior vice president and corporate banking team leader. He joins BankUnited from Key Bank in New Haven, Connecticut, where he served most recently as senior vice president and sales team leader in the Connecticut/Western Massachusetts middle market banking division. The Fairfield, Connecticut, resident is active in his community, serving on the finance councils of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council and the Diocese of Bridgeport, and on the boards of the McGivney Community Center and Bridgeport Public Education Fund. He earned his degree from Trinity College in Hartford.

Craig Kincade also brings more than three decade of experience to his role as senior vice president for corporate banking. He joins BankUnited from BBVA Compass in New York City, where he served most recently as senior vice president for corporate banking. The Valhalla, New York, resident earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Oneonta.

The new Westchester office will be located at 5 International Drive, Rye Brook. Until its expected opening in June, the office is temporarily operating out of BankUnited’s offices at 623 Fifth Avenue, New York. For more information please call 212-409-1298 or visit www.BankUnited.com.

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