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Rondout Savings Bank C.A.R.E.S. about the wellbeing of each employee, customer and the communities we serve. The culture of caring at the bank has been formed over time dating back to 1868 when the bank was first established to assist returning soldiers with their finances. Our core values are the guiding light today and into the future for all to understand our culture of thoughtfulness, caring, and financial distinction.
COMMUNITY
Support & Encourage Success
ACCOUNTABILITY
Be Transparent & Authentic
RELATIONSHIPS
Put People First
EXCELLENCE
Strive for Peak Performance
SECURITY
Ensure Reliability, Safety & Trust
March 11, 2025
This grab what you need, give what you don’t donation center is one of our 2025 Charities of Choice- The Blue Fridge is located at the Clinton Ave Church in Kingston. You will see our employees throughout the year fundraising for our charities!
March 6, 2025
We are proud to continue our support for the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County with this year’s sponsorship donation! The YMCA plays a crucial role in promoting health and wellness, and we are honored to be part of their mission to create a positive impact in the community.
February 12, 2025
We had the pleasure of presenting one of our 2024 Charities of Choice with their donation check on February 12th! Since 1976, the Center for Spectrum Services has been enhancing the lives of individuals with autism in the Hudson Valley through educational and outreach initiatives.
February 1, 2025
🎉 Congratulations to Jim O’Connell for being our February artist of the month! Jim’s work can be seen in our 2025 community calendar!
More about Jim:
Jim O’Connell is an amateur digital photographer, who started taking pictures with a hand-me-down camera from his brother. Jim started learning photography through online classes, as well as some trial and error. He has also garnered advice from family, friends, and fellow photographers. He has always enjoyed nature, and loves being able to capture its beauty through the lens of the camera. A horticulturist by education and training, Jim still works full-time, but after hours and on the weekends, can be found hiking the many trails, or visiting any one of the local preserves found in the Hudson Valley, usually with his camera in tow. Although he mainly focuses on wildlife and landscapes, Jim recently started branching out to photographing people. He hopes to continue this work and potentially incorporate people and nature together.
January 16, 2025
Nominate Us for Chronogram Magazine’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
We are thrilled to announce that we are in the running for readers’ choice “Services & Finance” in Chronogram Magazine’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Starting January 1 – Feb 15 you can nominate us in the category “Services & Finance”
The more nominations we get, the better our chances are of moving in the voting round!
January 1, 2025
Their captivating images, which perfectly captures our community, are being used for our 2025 calendar. Thank you to all participants who shared their wonderful photos! Calendars are available in all of branch locations!
Cover- Kristen Haber
December’24 – Anita Hadley
January’25 – Elisa Shaw
February’25 – Jim O’Connell
March’25 – Kevin Sterne
April’25 – Ava Kaloz
May’25 – Cornelia DeDona
June’25 – Maureen Lohan- Bremer
July’25 – Jeff Severson
August’25 – Simon Moore
September’25 – Buzz Warren
October’25 – Anita Hadley
November’25 – Susan Phillips
December’25 -Jim O’Connell
December 30, 2024
In an on going effort to help make our community a better place, Rondout Savings Bank team members work hard throughout the year to support as many organizations as we can!
December 17, 2024
Congratulations to Evan Leahy for being our December artist of the month! Evan’s work can be seen in our 2024 community calendar!
More about Evan:
Evan, an amateur photographer with a passion for exploring the world through his lens, specializes in capturing the intricate beauty of buildings, architecture, and landscapes. Originally from Kingston, NY, Evan now resides in the capital region in Schenectady, NY. When not immersed in his creative pursuits, he serves as the director of operations for a local safety consulting company. For Evan, photography is more than a hobby—it’s a way to celebrate the art and design of the world around him. Follow Evan on Instagram @viewsbyep (E.P. Leahy) and get access to his portfolio & his other local shots.
November 13, 2024
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August 5, 2024
Happy 5 year work anniversary to Rebekah Hall, Loan Servicing Representative!
August 4, 2024
Please join us in congratulating our Director of Operations, Brittany Counts on her 10 year work anniversary!
August 1, 2024
Congratulations to Ian A. Nelson for being our August artist of the month! Ian’s work can be seen in our 2024 community calendar! More about Ian:
I am Ian A. Nelson
I reside in Highland N.Y. with my wife and 3 children; Cortney, Inalia, Ardea and Leif respectively.
I Studied “Studio Arts” @ S.U.N.Y. Stonybrook L.I.N.Y. I work at Jumpvisual photography NY/NJ.
Contact: Ian@jumpvisual.com
July 27, 2024
Happy 15 year work anniversary to Francesca Szabadi AVP, Director of Corporate Communications!
July 1, 2024
Congratulations to Elisa Shaw for being our July artist of the month! Elisa’s work can be seen in our 2024 community calendar! More about Elisa:
Elisa Shaw is an avid amateur photographer with a fondness for photographing birds and the landscapes of NY and New England. She was born and raised in the Hudson Valley and has called Northern Dutchess County home for the past 25 years. For more of her work, please visit: https://brev.is/60QOw
June 5, 2024
On Wednesday, June 5th we had our official grand opening of our new 267 Wall St Kingston location! Following the ribbon cutting ceremony we hosted more than 300 Ulster Chamber Business members for a networking mixer. Thank you to our community for celebrating and supporting us!
Thank you to our local business owners for providing food and drink for this event- Brickmen Kitchen & Bar, Santa Fe Uptown, Savona’s Plaza Pizza, Frank Guido’s Little Italy, Deisings Bakery, Keegan’s Ale, and Boulevard Wine and Spirits!
June 1, 2024
Congratulations to Quinten Gavin for being our June artist of the month! Quinten’s work can be seen in our 2024 community calendar! More about Quinten:
Quinten Gavin and Michelle Michalko, co-founders of a digital marketing agency based in Kingston called Digital Realm. As a Part 107 licensed drone pilot with a Mavic 3 Pro, Quinten brings a unique perspective to the captivating landscapes of Upstate New York. Their agency specializes in production and social media marketing, reflecting a commitment to helping businesses thrive in the local community. Quinten’s love for the Hudson Valley goes beyond the lens, as he envisions contributing to the region’s growth and supporting fellow entrepreneurs. Being selected for the Rondout Savings Bank calendar is an honor for Quinten and Michelle. They express their gratitude and look forward to sharing the essence of the Hudson Valley with a broader audience.
E: Quinten@digitalrealmagency.com
P: 518-577-5166 W: https://brev.is/DYU1y
I: https://brev.is/OY0zA
YT: https://brev.is/ZZoSa
May 1, 2024
Congratulations to Mary O’Haire for being our May artist of the month! Mary’s work can be seen in our 2024 community calendar! More about Mary:
A Hudson Valley Native, Mary is known for her landscape photography of the beautiful Hudson Valley region and capturing the areas uniqueness. Mary also enjoys capturing the special moments that become memories: weddings, births, newborns, engagement, or religious events/ceremonies. Her work has been featured in local magazines, chambers of commerce guides, as well as gracing the walls of local homes, nursing homes and medical offices. Prints are available on Canvas, Wood, Metal, or Traditionally Framed. Her work can be viewed at https://brev.is/AWdvf
April 16, 2024
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the American Bankers Association have partnered to provide resources to help combat check fraud:
Consumers can take several actions to protect their mail including:
To protect their checks, bank customers can take the following actions:
Consumers who suspect they have been a victim of check fraud should file a report immediately with:
April 1, 2024
Congratulations to Casey Krawczuk for being our April artist of the month! Casey’s work can be seen in our 2024 community calendar!
More about Casey:
Casey Krawczuk is a self-taught Photographer, Illustrator, Writer, and Graphic Designer from Poughkeepsie, NY. He has created artwork, packaging, and logos for brands throughout the Hudson Valley with focuses in landscape, architectural, and product photography. His work has been featured in and on the cover of Hudson Valley Magazine, gracing the walls of the Rooftop at Zeus Brewing Company, and most recently, in advertising for the Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn.
March 12, 2024
March 8, 2024
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Fabiano to Vice President, Director of Marketing & Retail Sales and Evan Rothfuss to Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer! We would like to thank you both for your contribution and commitment to Rondout Savings Bank and our community!
Jennifer Fabiano joined the Rondout Savings Bank team in 2009 and has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Jennifer brings a deep understanding of banking operations, business development, and community relations.
Evan Rothfuss joined Rondout Savings Bank in 2014 and has over 10 years of banking experience. He is proficient in both Commercial Real Estate Lending and Commercial and Industrial Loans and Lines of Credit.
March 7, 2024
There is a text message scam claiming to be from Rondout Savings Bank. We will never send a text message asking for personal information. Please don’t respond or click any links and contact us immediately to report at 845 331-0073.
March 3, 2024
We would like to congratulate Leah Baxter, Uptown Branch Manager on her 10 year work anniversary! Leah started her banking career with Rondout Savings Bank in 2014 as a teller. She has held various positions with in the retail banking department, most recently being a Branch Manager.
March 1, 2024
February 28, 2024
Congratulations to Clarissa Timbrouck, Commercial Relationship Manager on being selected as an honoree for the Dutchess Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Hudson Valley’s Top Forty Under 40 Mover & Shaker Awards! This honor is bestowed to 40 individuals under the age of 40 who have shown a strong commitment to the Hudson Valley.
We would also like to congratulate her on joining the Board of Directors for Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress. “Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is a nonprofit organization that provides objective research, planning, and educational training throughout the region. Its work identifies civic challenges and promotes regional, equitable, and sustainable solutions to constantly improve the quality of life in Hudson Valley communities. Pattern develops its work upon a considerable foundation of facts and experience, without political aims or affiliations.”
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March 26, 2025
Our team enjoyed a great night supporting the ARC Hudson Valley last week at their Annual Wine & Dine Fundraiser!
March 19, 2025
We had a great time on the course for the Ulster Chamber Mixer at The Twaalfskill Club.
March 16, 2025
Proud supporter of the 2025 Kingston Shamrock Run!
February 20, 2025
We had an amazing time at the Dutchess Chamber February mixer held at Adam’s Fairacre Farms in Poughkeepsie! It was delightful to explore the beautiful Spring plants for this year’s garden show, which is now open at their locations in Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Kingston, and Middletown!
January 29, 2025
We enjoyed the first Ulster Chamber Mixer of the year at the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County!
December 11, 2024
We had a merry time sponsoring the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast in December.
October 28, 2024
Cheryl Bowers, President and CEO, had the honor of joining the American Bankers Association (ABA) to ring the Nasdaq opening bell during the ABA Annual Convention in New York City. Cheryl’s participation underscored her commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the banking sector. Her presence at the Nasdaq opening bell ceremony not only celebrated the achievements of the ABA but also set the stage for future initiatives aimed at enhancing the banking experience for customers across the nation.
October 20, 2024
Team Rondout hit the pavement to celebrate the 10th annual R.Y.A.N run! Congratulations to Rondout team members Bradley Hack and Michael Esposito for placing as 1st and 3rd male at the annual 5k.
September 27, 2024
We’ve attended some incredible community events in the past few weeks. We take great pride in being part of such a wonderful and supportive community!
September 21, 2024
2024 Ulster Chamber Buy Local Expo!
September 18, 2024
On Monday afternoon, our Rondout Team gathered for an all-staff meeting to support the community by assembling care package bags for the Family of Woodstock!
September 6, 2024
We have been hosting complimentary financial empowerment workshops within the community, with our most recent session taking place at the Golden Hill Nursing Home.
September 5, 2024
We had a wonderful evening networking with the members of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce last night at the newly remodeled Stone Dock Golf Course & Cafe!
August 7, 2024
We had a great time last night at Front Street Tavern for the Ulster Chamber mid-summer mixer!
July 4, 2024
We were proud to sponsor the annual Hyde Park 4th of July parade!
June 26, 2024
Last week we attended the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s inspiring 2024 Black Business Community Celebration! Congratulations to this year’s honorees!
June 5, 2024
On Wednesday we welcomed over 300 local business persons to our newest branch to celebrate the official grand opening of our 267 Wall Street location in Uptown Kingston! We were proud to be able to host our local business community and show them how we are taking community banking to the next level with our enhanced banking experience. We would like to thank our community for their continued support and a special thank you to our restaurants for providing delicious food and drink- Savona’s Plaza Pizza, Santa Fe Uptown, Frank Guido’s Little Italy, Deising’s Bakery, Brickmen Kitchen + Bar, Keegan Ales, and Boulevard Wine and Spirits.
March 10, 2024
This annual two mile fun run precedes the Kingston St Patrick’s Parade and this year it will honor the memory of Gerald Schatzel and benefit Mentor Me of Ulster County. Rondout Savings Bank continued the tradition of being the race start sponsor of this community event.
March 1, 2024
Rondout Savings Bank truly CARES about the wellbeing of each employee! We wanted to give a special shoutout to our team, who makes us great!
February 29, 2024
This year Rondout Savings Bank participated in the Ulster Chamber Leap for Kindness Day by collecting donations for the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County. We held a special donation drop in front of our new location at 267 Wall Street, Kingston which is opening in Spring 2024.
December 13, 2023
President & CEO Cheryl Bowers joined the American Bankers Association at the closing bell at Nasdaq on December 13th to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the American Bankers Association being on Nasdaq.
Our Board of Trustees, staff and their families live here and share neighborhoods, schools, houses of worship and charities with you and your families.
All decisions are made locally with local interests in mind by what we believe are the best in the business. Rondout Savings Bank is committed to our friends and neighbors. We work every day to earn the business of individuals and organizations in our community, in turn, we return a significant portion of our profits back in to the community.
Thinking in banking terms, we decided to call it our “Dividends to the Community Program.” Each and every year we donate 10% of our earnings to hundreds of area non-profit organizations for a wide range of worthy purposes.
To apply for our Dividends to the Community program click here.
Rondout Savings Bank, located in Kingston, sponsors an annual scholarship to be awarded to Business majors enrolled as freshmen or returning to Ulster County Community College. A special application is available for interested candidates and the scholarship recipient is chosen by Rondout Savings Bank.