Citizens Names J. Theodore Smith as President, Upstate New York

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Citizens Commercial Banking has named J. Theodore Smith as its President of the Upstate New York Region. Smith, who joined Citizens in 2017 as Market Executive, has more than two decades of experience advising and serving the banking needs of corporate clients throughout the region.

“We have been very successful over the last two years at attracting talent and new clients in Upstate New York,” said Jerry Sargent, Northeast Region Executive. “We continue to expand our capabilities strategically so we can meet our clients’ needs. The strong team we have built is focused on delivering thoughtful and tailored solutions to our clients in the region.”

Smith joined Citizens following a 23-year career at M&T Bank. A graduate of LeMoyne College in Syracuse, he has an MBA from the University of Rochester’s William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration.

Citizens is a trusted strategic and financial partner, consistently delivering clear and objective advice. The Citizens Commercial Banking approach puts clients first by offering great ideas combined with thorough market knowledge and excellent execution to help our clients enhance their business and reach their potential.

For more information, please go to the Citizens Commercial Banking website.