WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- In 19 years as the owner and president of Berardi Stone Settings Inc., Anna Berardi has positioned her business as one of the leaders in the stone industry throughout the tri-state area.For the past four years, she has done so with assistance from The Westchester Bank. After working with other banks and lenders, Berardi has found a permanent banking ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Mike DiSante learned most everything he needed to know about business and banking from his father. The elder DiSante, also named Mike, owned a restaurant in West Harrison and his approach to customer service and relationships impacted his son, now the Branch Manager at The Westchester Bank’s newest location at 305 Mamaroneck Ave. in Mamaroneck, which is set ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As the Executive Director of the Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Maria Elena Perez needs quick decisions from her business partners. She has found The Westchester Bank to be perhaps her most responsive partner.“There are many things that I love about working with The Westchester Bank,’’ Perez said. “But one thing that stands out is how easy ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester Bank President and CEO John Tolomer served as the Chairperson for the recent “Light The Night Walk” in November to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.The walk at Rye Playland raised funds for patient support services, advocacy for lifesaving treatments and cancer research.Tolomer led a group of employees, their family members ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Linda Carrington spent most of her career working in community banks. When the opportunity presented itself to join The Westchester Bank, she jumped at the chance.“It’s banking the way banking should be,’’ said Carrington, who joined TWB as the Branch Manager of the Mount Kisco office in October. “I’m happy to feel like I’m back at home. This is the right ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The easy path for The Westchester Bank to take in support of the Pajama Program would be to simply make a monetary donation. The Bank’s commitment, however, extends much deeper with this national program that provides new pajamas and books to children in need.“They’ve been supportive since the first time I met John and Kristin,’’ said Genevieve Piturro, ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As the Executive Director of YWCA Yonkers, Michelle Gonzalez has found The Westchester Bank to be more than a business partner.“They’re very interested in giving back to the community,’’ said Gonzalez, who assumed her position as the organization’s leader last year. “They’re a local business but also a local partner. That’s one of the best things about ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The relationship between Wilson & Sons Jewelers and The Westchester Bank extends far beyond their business dealings.Wilson Jewelers, which has been in Westchester County for 110 years with locations in Scarsdale and Mount Kisco, maxes out on its support of community organizations and non-profits. So too, does The Westchester Bank.Michael Wilson, who runs ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Jonathan Grant fought to keep his automobile dealerships afloat during the worst financial crisis of his lifetime in 2008. He said the nation’s biggest banks ran when he asked for capital.“I find the big banks very impersonal,’’ said Grant, who owns Central Avenue Nissan and Central Avenue Chrysler Jeep along with Hyundai of White Plains. “They love you one ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Over the past six years, White Plains-based CampGroup has added several facilities to its portfolio, which now numbers 16. More could be on the way over the next few years, with The Westchester Bank playing a large role in the the business’ expansion.Andrew Benerofe, Chairman of the Board of CampGroup LLC, said The Westchester Bank has worked with his ...