WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Whether in his position as Vice President of Lending for The Westchester Bank or in his volunteer role with Community Capital New York, Bill Merz likes to provide the capital that can help change lives. “One of my favorite things is hearing the stories of how entrepreneurs start their business,’’ said Merz, a Norwalk, Conn. resident who joined ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Professionally and personally, Westchester County is home for Paul Fernandes of The Westchester Bank. Roots run deep, however, for Fernandes, a bank vice president and branch manager of the White Plains office. His parents immigrated to the United States from Portugal. His grandfather still lives there. And while Fernandes’ heart is firmly entrenched here, ...

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Lisa Summa’s father enjoyed immensely his involvement with the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle. When he died two years ago, she felt the best way to honor his legacy was to get involved with the club, too. “My sister and I decided we wanted to fill in where he left a gap,’’ said Summa, vice president for The Westchester Bank and the branch manager in Yonkers. ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- When The Westchester Bank’s Eric Wiggins accepted a role on a board that oversaw selections for students who overcame challenging odds, he got way more than he bargained for. Wiggins served as a member of Student Advocacy’s Overcoming The Odds award. The Elmsford-based group recognizes students who have successfully faced serious obstacles to their success ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Westchester Bank promoted Michael Vitale to Vice President, Commercial Lending, it was announced on Monday. Vitale has worked at The Westchester Bank since 2010 and most recently served as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lending.  In his new capacity he will be responsible for growing new loan activity while managing a loan portfolio in excess of $150 ...