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Pathfinder Bank announced the appointment of Martin Custer as Vice President, Senior Commercial Lender.

In this role, Custer will serve as Vice President, Senior Commercial Lender at Pathfinder Bank, managing a portfolio of commercial loan and deposit relationships while building strong business connections and a positive bank presence in the community. Working primarily in Onondaga County, Custer will support the Bank’s loan and deposit growth goals by developing new business through networking and community engagement, while overseeing loan renewals, modifications, collections, and ongoing portfolio monitoring. Custer will evaluate and recommend loan structures, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, playing a key role in advancing Pathfinder Bank’s strategic growth in the commercial lending sector.

“I am pleased to welcome Martin to our lending team,” said Ron G. Tascarella, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. “Martin brings a strong commitment to relationship-driven banking and a deep understanding of commercial lending. Their experience, leadership, and focus on serving our customers and communities will be instrumental as we continue to grow our lending portfolio.”

Custer brings more than two decades of experience in commercial lending, business banking, and finance. Most recently, he served as a Client Director at Evalueserve and previously held a Director role with Acuity Knowledge Partners, both supporting financial institutions through technology-enabled and strategic advisory services. Custer served as Associate Director and Lending Solution Specialist at Moody’s Analytics, where he helped architect loan origination platforms for more than 100 community banks across the country. In addition, Custer brings over a decade of commercial and middle market banking experience in Central New York, having served as a Vice President with KeyBank and Lyons National Bank, specializing in relationship development, credit structuring, and portfolio growth.

Custer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Studies, with a minor in Economics, from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. He is an active member of the Skaneateles community and, in his free time, enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and being with his family.

About Pathfinder Bank: Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC), a Maryland corporation headquartered in Oswego, New York, is the parent company for Pathfinder Bank. Pathfinder Bank is a $1.45 billion commercial bank chartered by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Pathfinder was founded in 1859 and currently operates 12 full-service offices located in its market areas consisting of Oswego and Onondaga Counties and one limited purpose office in Oneida County. Through Pathfinder is focused on serving the needs of businesses and community members with high quality products and unsurpassed service. More information about Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. can be accessed online at www.Pathfinderbank.com. Member FDIC.