Tompkins Community Bank

Trust is built through consistent actions, meaningful relationships, and leaders who put people first.

As we continue The Human Side of Trust series, we're highlighting the community leaders, innovators, and board members whose values help shape Tompkins and the communities we call home.
Today's feature: Angela Lee

Angela is guided by a straightforward philosophy: "There’s a win in every challenge!"

When asked what trust means to me, Angela shared: "Trust is earned as a result of consistency. Trusted individuals create safe spaces and engage with the purest of intention and model integrity."

Through leaders like Angela, we're exploring how trust is strengthened through integrity and a commitment to showing up when it matters most.

How do you work to create safe spaces and show up with pure intentions within your own team or community?

Spend it all immediately?
Save it? 💸
Split it up? 🎂

Every family handles birthday money a little differently – and honestly, there’s no one right answer.

What was the “rule” in your house growing up?

Nothing says summer in Western New York quite like an ice cream run to your favorite local spot!

Check out these must-visit ice cream spots across Western New York:
• Silsby's Double Dips
• Blondie's Sip -n- Dip
• Yummies Ice Cream
• Byrne Dairy

From nostalgic neighborhood ice cream stands to family-friendly spots serving up creative flavors, these local gems are helping make summer a little sweeter one scoop at a time.

What's the best ice cream flavor you've ever had? Drop it in the comments and let us know where you found it! 👇🍨

Trust is built through consistent actions, meaningful relationships, and leaders who put people first.

As we continue The Human Side of Trust series, we're highlighting the community leaders, innovators, and board members whose values help shape Tompkins and the communities we call home.

Today's feature: Christian Yunker

Christian is guided by a straightforward philosophy: "Lead with integrity. Invest in community."

When asked what trust means to him, Christian shared: "Trust is built through consistency, honesty, and showing up for people and organizations when it matters the most. Trust is earned over time through actions, not words."

Through leaders like Christian, we're exploring how trust is strengthened through integrity, community investment, and a commitment to showing up when it matters most.

How do you build trust through your actions and relationships within your team or community?

We are incredibly honored to be voted best bank and silver home mortgage in the 2026 Finger Lakes Favorites! 🏆

A huge thank you to our community for voting for Tompkins Bank & Trust. We are proud to serve the Finger Lakes region and are grateful for your continued trust and support.

Congratulations to Mindi Miller, Branch Manager, on graduating from the Leadership Tompkins Program! 🎉

This incredible program, run by The Tompkins Chamber Foundation, helps cultivate the next generation of community leaders. We are proud of Mindi for investing in her growth and bringing even more leadership, insight, and passion to our clients and community. Way to go, Mindi!

Join us in congratulating Diane Torcello, our Western New York President, for being recognized as a Buffalo Business First Power 200 Women recipient.

Diane’s leadership, passion, and commitment to our employees, customers, and community make her deserving of this honor.

Please join us in congratulating her on this incredible honor and share your favorite quality about Diane in the comments.

Shoutout to our Hudson Valley team members for coming together and supporting local families! The team donated 20 backpacks to get kids ready for the 2026-2027 school year.

So grateful for Tompkins Bank & Trust’s donation of backpacks today!