Eric E. Stickels has over 30 years of experience in the banking industry serving as the President, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Oneida Financial Corp. (“Oneida Financial”) from May 2014 through the closing. He previously served as Executive Vice President, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of Oneida Financial from April 2003 through May 2014. From December 1, 2011 to the closing, Mr. Stickels served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Oneida Savings Bank. Between January 2003 and December 1, 2011, Mr. Stickels served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Oneida Savings Bank. Mr. Stickels was appointed to the Board of Directors of Oneida Financial and Oneida Savings Bank in December 2013 and served as a member of their Asset/Liability, Trust Investment, Compliance, Information Technology, Officer Loan and Marketing Committees. Mr. Stickels has been Chairperson since January 2022.