NBT Bank Promotes John Davies to Regional President of the Hudson Valley Region

Poughkeepsie, NY (February 4, 2025) – NBT Bank has promoted John Davies to Regional President of the Hudson Valley Region.

Davies has been a banker in the Hudson Valley for thirty-five years providing commercial lending to local businesses. In his new role, Davies is responsible for the bank’s commercial banking business and provides executive leadership for other NBT business units in the Hudson Valley.

“John’s extensive commercial banking experience and knowledge of the region are a true asset in his leadership of our Hudson Valley team,” said NBT Bank President of Eastern NY & Connecticut Al Testa. “His exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and dedication to our mission will help drive NBT towards even greater success in the region.”

Following NBT Bank’s acquisition of Salisbury Bank in March 2023, Davies joined the NBT team as regional executive. Prior to Salisbury Bank, he served as president and CEO of Riverside Bank. He has also been very active in the Hudson Valley community, including past board service with Crystal Run Village, St. Luke’s/Cornwall Hospital Foundation, Orange County United Way, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, Gateway to Entrepreneurial Tomorrows (GET), SUNY New Paltz Business Advisory Council.

Davies earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in finance from Pace University. Additionally, he completed fellowships through Leadership Orange and Pattern for Progress.