M&T Bank Names Tracy Woodrow Regional President for Western New York

Core Points - M&T Bank has appointed Tracy S. Woodrow as Regional President for Western New York while she continues her role as Chief Administrative Officer [1][3] - Woodrow will lead the community bank leadership team across an eight-county region, focusing on customer service, community strengthening, and employee support [2][5] - Woodrow has been with M&T Bank since 2013, previously serving as Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing significant employee-related initiatives [3][5] Company Overview - M&T Bank has been headquartered in Buffalo, New York for nearly 170 years and employs 8,000 people in the Western New York region [1][6] - The bank operates 58 branches across Erie, Niagara, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming counties [6] - M&T Bank is recognized as the leading U.S. Small Business Administration lender in the Buffalo District and ranks as the top commercial lender in the region [6] Community Engagement - In the previous year, M&T Bank employees contributed nearly 87,500 hours of volunteer service and the bank donated $7.6 million to local nonprofits [6] - Woodrow is actively involved in community organizations, serving on various boards and emphasizing mentorship and community improvement [4][5] Leadership Transition - Woodrow succeeds Eric Feldstein, who has served as Western New York Regional President since 2022 and will take on an expanded role leading the bank's combined retail and business banking teams [7]