Rhinebeck Bank names commercial lender SVP for Orange County team

July 28, 2026 4:25 PM EDT

Rhinebeck Bank, a subsidiary of Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: RBKB), has appointed Travis Podolec as Senior Vice President and Commercial Lender for its Orange County lending team, according to a company statement.



Podolec brings more than 20 years of commercial banking experience in the Hudson Valley and greater New York market. He most recently served as Specialized Trades Lending Manager at Orange Bank & Trust and previously held roles at Capital One Bank, Citizens Bank, and HSBC.



Michael Vitale, Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking, said in the statement: "His deep knowledge of the local market, broad lending experience and relationship-focused approach will strengthen our ability to serve businesses throughout Orange County and across the bank's broader coverage area."



Podolec holds a bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh and a Master of Business Administration from SUNY Empire State University. He serves on the Leadership Orange Board of Directors and is involved with the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Dutchess & Orange.


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