Evans Bank expands commercial lending footprint in Rochester, N.Y.

Lynn Ryan has joined Western New York’s community bank as Vice President, Relationship Manager. She is responsible for developing commercial relationships, portfolio management and identifying opportunities throughout the region.

“We are very pleased to have Lynn join the Commercial Banking team,” said Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, Ken Pawlak. “She is a well-known professional in both the Buffalo and Rochester markets, and brings over 25 years of experience to Evans Bank. Lynn will be an important part of our continuing effort to grow our Commercial and Industrial loan portfolio.”

Prior to Evans, Lynn served as Vice President, Healthcare Practice Banking Relationship Manager and Vice President, Business Banking Relationship Manager at Citizens Bank. Before that, Ryan worked for both Five Star Bank and M&T Bank as Vice President, Business Banking Relationship Manager.

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from the former Westbrook College in Portland, Maine, know today as the University of New England. Ryan is a member of the board of directors for Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation as well as the Center For Youth in Rochester. She resides in Webster, N.Y. with her family.