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C H E M U N G   F I N A N C I A L   C O R P O R A T I O N   2 0 0 8   A N N U A L   R E P O R T

Another good year for 
Chemung Financial!

Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Years Ended

Years Ended

2006

2007

2008

2006

2007

2008

Return on Average 
Equity

Dividends Paid

Years Ended

Years Ended

2006

2007

2008

2006

2007

2008

Building relationships since 1833

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 

(in thousands, except per share data)

OPERATING RESULTS-YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income:
Securities gains, net
Trust Preferred impairment writedown
Trust & Investment Services Income
Other operating income
Other operating expense
Net income

AT YEAR END:
Assets
Loans, net of deferred fees and costs, 

and unearned income
Allowance for loan losses
Deposits
Shareholders’ equity
Employees (full time equivalent)

SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA:
Net income
Book value, at year end
Tangible book value, at year end
Dividends declared
Shares outstanding (average)

RATIOS:
Allowance to total loans
Return on average assets
Return on average Tier I Equity

TRUST ASSETS UNDER ADMINISTRATION
(Market Value)
as Fiduciary
as Custodian

MARKET PRICES OF CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION 
STOCK DURING PAST THREE YEARS (DOLLARS)
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter

DIVIDENDS PAID PER COMMON SHARE BY CHEMUNG 
FINANCIAL CORPORATION DURING PAST THREE YEARS
January 2
April 1
July 1
October 1

As of December 31, 2008 there were 564 registered holders of record of 
the Corporation’s stock. Chemung Financial Corporation common stock 
is inactively traded in the over-the-counter market.

The quarterly market price ranges for the Corporation’s stock for the past 
three (3) years are based upon actual transactions as reported by brokerage 
firms which maintain a market or conduct trades in the Corporation’s 
stock and other transactions known by the Corporation’s management.

$

2008
30,668
1,450

589
-803
6,834
10,518
33,968
8,354

2007
$     25,936
1,255

10
–
6,345
10,274
30,520
7,259

% Change
18.24%
15.54%

5790.00%
N/A

2.37%
11.30%
15.08%

$ 838,318

$   788,874

6.27%

4.76%
7.73%
14.72%
-5.80%
10.36%

14.85%
-5.51%
-15.73%
3.09%
-0.03%

565,185
9,106
656,909
83,007
309

2.32
23.14
18.96
1.00
3,594

1.61%
1.00%
11.45%

539,522
8,453
572,600
88,115
280

2.02
24.49
22.50
0.97
3,595

1.57%
0.95%
9.53%

$1,131,802
446,569
$1,578,371

$1,319,785
579,458
$1,899,243

-14.24%
-22.93%
-16.89%

2008
24.35 – 28.25
25.50 – 28.25
22.15 – 26.30
19.55 – 25.10

2007
30.00 – 33.00
29.05 – 32.10
27.55 – 31.00
25.49 – 30.00

2006
29.50 – 30.90
29.05 – 31.75
29.40 – 32.00
31.00 – 33.75

2008
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
1.00

2007
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.96

2006
0.24 
0.24 
0.24 
0.24
0.96 

TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS  

Ronald M. Bentley

David J. Dalrymple

2008 was an extraordinary year for your Company, the
financial services industry and our nation. An unprecedented
financial and credit crisis coupled with a deepening recession
and turmoil in the equity markets made this one of the most
challenging years in our 175 year history. I am pleased to
report that we emerged from these events in a strong 
condition and well prepared for the challenges ahead.      

Financial Results
For Chemung Financial Corporation, 2008 was another 
outstanding year. Net income for the year was $8.354 
million, representing a $1.1 million or 15.1% increase over
2007. Earnings per share of $2.32 were 14.9% greater than
last year. Our return on average assets for 2008 was 1.00%
and the return on average equity was 9.36%, up from 2007
results of 0.95% and 8.58%, respectively. In 2008, $3.515
million in dividends were declared continuing over 100 years
of uninterrupted dividend payments. These results were 
negatively impacted by an $803 thousand “other than 
temporarily impaired” (OTTI) write-down of a trust 
preferred security pool carried in our investment portfolio.
This write-down was required by current mark-to-market
accounting rules despite the fact that we continue to receive
all contractual payments on the security. Excluding this
write-down, our net income would have been $8.8 million
— a record year. Fair value accounting rules are a hotly 
contested issue and the banking industry has fought 

vigorously for change since the application of these rules 
may understate the capital adequacy and strength of banking
institutions. More about our financial results later. 

A Crisis of Historic Proportions
Trouble in the housing sector precipitated an unprecedented
financial and credit crisis. The nation’s housing bubble finally
burst. Foreclosures and bankruptcies soared. Many banks
suffered devastating losses on securities comprised of 
subprime and exotic mortgages, the toxic fuel driving new
home construction and inflating real estate values. Some 
venerable blue-chip companies vanished overnight. Our 
government felt compelled to intervene with a $700 billion
bailout package. Our bedrock system of free-market capital-
ism was shaken to its foundation. The Dow Jones Industrial
Average saw its worst decline since 1931, over 33%, and the
last ten (10) years of investing has been dubbed the “Lost
Decade.” Yields on U.S. treasury securities fell to all-time
lows and the spread between treasuries and comparable
maturity corporate bonds climbed to all-time highs. 
Clearly, there is a flight to quality and safety. Our country 
is in the midst of an economic downturn which may prove
to be one of the longest and most severe our nation has
endured. While our local economy has been largely spared 
to this point, signs of weakness are now present. 

We Are Not Immune
This crisis has many ramifications. Despite our stellar 
financial results, our stock price fell with other financial
stocks. Too often, we are painted with the same brush.  
We continue to feel strongly that our stock is undervalued 
by most historic measures. 

As a result of this crisis, we will likely see more regulation.
We already suffer from a costly and heavy regulatory 
burden which reduces returns to shareholders and inhibits
our ability to invest in our communities. With the increased
number of bank failures, our FDIC insurance premiums will
skyrocket. As a well-capitalized institution, this has been a
modest, if any, expense for some time. In 2009, this is 
estimated to be nearly $1 million, hardly an insignificant
sum. The disruption in the financial and credit markets also
played a role in the write-down of a trust preferred security
pool as the market for these securities essentially dried-up. 

We should make two other comments as it relates to this 
crisis. First, as we have stated many times, we have not, and
will not, offer subprime or exotic mortgages, and we do not

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hold any securities that are comprised of subprime or Alt-A
mortgage loans. We continue to strive to do what is right 
for our clients and have always felt strongly that it is 
irresponsible to lend money to those who do not have the
capacity to repay the debt. Second, after careful considera-
tion, we chose not to participate in the U.S. Treasury’s
Capital Purchase Program as we believe (1) it not to be in the
best interests of our shareholders and (2) we have adequate
capital to meet our short and long-range strategic plans. 

This crisis demonstrated that many banks lost their way and
forgot their mission and roots. We are proud that we have
remained steadfast to our community banking mission and
sound and ethical business principles for 175 years.

The decline in the equity markets will hurt us in several
ways. First, our trust and investment clients saw the value of
their accounts fall. We recognize that our success depends on
our clients’ success and we are grateful for their patience —
they understand they are investing for the long-term and
resisted the temptation to sell in a panic. Second, our trust
and investment revenues are directly tied to the market value
of assets under management or administration so the market
decline also means lower earnings for the bank. Third, we
maintain a defined benefit pension plan for our employees
and, due to the lower asset value of plan assets, our plan
expense will increase. Lastly, our clients and employees saw
the value of their 401K and other retirement plans drop —
the economic and psychological benefits of wealth creation 
and feeling financially secure about the future are 
immeasurable. Finally, if past is prologue, the economic
downturn which is now upon us will impact our banking
business from credit quality to deposit gathering to 
business and consumer loan growth. 

Growth and Acquisitions
It was a busy year on the acquisition front. In March of last
year, we completed the acquisition and conversion of three
branches of M&T Bank; two in Broome County and one 
in Tioga County. In total, we acquired nearly $65 million in
deposits and $13 million in loans. This acquisition expanded
our distribution network into a contiguous market that lacks
a hometown community bank. We have been very well
received in these markets and we are optimistic about our
future success. While these counties are not growing, they 
are nonetheless sizeable markets and we’re getting our share
of the business. We also acquired important expertise in
mergers and acquisitions. 

In May of last year, we purchased Cascio Financial Strategies,
a long-time Elmira firm providing financial planning, invest-
ment and tax preparation services to over 700 clients. It has
been our goal to be a full service financial services company
and this acquisition greatly enhances our ability to meet
these financial needs. 

This past December, we announced an agreement to acquire
the Bank of Canton, an $80 million community bank 
headquartered in Canton, PA with branch offices in Troy
and Towanda, PA. We are excited about expanding our 
footprint into northern Pennsylvania and continue the long
tradition of community bank service provided by the Bank
of Canton. As of this writing, we expect to complete the
acquisition and conversion of the bank by May 31st.  
We look forward to welcoming the clients and employees 
of the Bank of Canton to the Chemung Canal family.  

These acquisitions are all examples of employing our excess
capital to maximize shareholder value. 

Other Accomplishments
Throughout the year, we celebrated our 175th anniversary.
Many activities and events were held to commemorate 
this historic occasion. Our year-long celebration culminated
with a commemorative luncheon held at our Elmira 
headquarters campus at which over 300 clients and friends
joined in the celebration. We’re proud of our heritage and
hope that our longevity and rich history is a source of pride
for you as it is for us.  

CanalCare, our service promise to both internal and external
customers, is taking root at Chemung Canal Trust Company.
Great client service is at the core of everything we do and it
is what distinguishes us in this crowded field of banking. We
are not afraid to ask our clients to rate us and we’re pleased
to report that we received high marks in the latest survey. 
In 2008, 96.5% of our clients rated their overall experience
with Chemung Canal as “very satisfactory” or “satisfactory”,
placing us in the top 20% of banks participating in this 
survey. Good marks but not great. We are not resting on 
our laurels — we want to be best in class. 

We continue to reconfigure our branch network to better
serve our clients and to position the bank for future success.
In January, we relocated our Community Corners office 
in Ithaca which comes in recognition of our success in this
market. We continue to be encouraged by the warm 
reception we have received in Tompkins County and this
new office greatly improves our visibility, accessibility and 
banking services. In February, we moved into new space at

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the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City giving our clients a more
contemporary and functional facility. Continuing our bank-
ing offices upgrade program, we completed the remodeling
of our Corning, Watkins Glen and Big Flats offices.  

To comply with new federal regulations and to counter the
growing threat of identity theft, we developed and imple-
mented an Identity Theft Prevention Program. In October,
we sold our merchant credit card processing business and
positioned our company to receive ongoing revenue. This
transition to a new service provider will be seamless for 
our clients.  

Reflecting current economic conditions, commercial and 
consumer loan delinquencies rose and nonperforming loans
increased to .80% of total loans. Nonetheless, credit quality
remains strong and the loan loss reserve stands at 1.61% of
total loans, a healthy ratio and higher than most of our peers. 

Assets at year end totaled $838 million and total share-
holders’ equity was $83 million. Your Company remains
well-capitalized by all regulatory standards. The market
value of trust assets under management or administration 
at year end was $1.6 billion, down from $1.9 billion 
reflecting the steep decline in the equity markets.                   

The Years Ahead
We look to the future with optimism and caution.
Community banks are the bright spot in all this turmoil and
are the lifeblood of the cities and towns across America. We
also take comfort in the knowledge that we have weathered
many storms in our 175 years. We expect 2009 to be very
challenging for most banking companies. An economic 
recession, higher expenses and margin pressure will drive
earnings lower. We are well prepared for these challenges.
We remain a well-capitalized, strong and healthy independ-
ent community bank. We have a committed and talented
staff and a highly-dedicated and capable Board of Directors
to provide guidance and leadership. We also recognize that 
175 years of continuous operation does not provide any 
guarantee for our future or convey any privilege or right —
we must remain relevant, competitive and earn our clients
loyalty and trust each and every day. We are grateful for the
continued support of our clients, employees, shareholders
and the communities we serve.

David J. Dalrymple
Chairman of the Board

Ronald M. Bentley
President & CEO

We completed a long-range strategic growth plan and 
identified high-growth markets for future expansion. It is no
secret we operate in markets that are stagnant or declining
and, to grow our company, we need to expand our geo-
graphic operations. We will move in a very deliberate and
disciplined fashion carefully managing resources and risk.        

More about our Financial Results
We are pleased with our financial results for 2008 and many
factors contributed to this improvement: 
• fueled by loan growth and margin improvement, net 
interest income was up nearly $5 million or 18%; 
• with the reduction in short term interest rates and the 

steepening of the yield curve, our cost of interest bearing 
liabilities declined 86 basis points while the average yield 
on earning assets only declined 28 basis points, improving 
our net interest margin from 3.71% to 4.05%; 

• non-interest income, excluding the previously noted OTTI 
write-down, grew by $1.3 million or 8% with impressive 
gains in service charges and check card interchange fees; 
• Trust & Investment Center fee income was higher by $489 

thousand primarily as a result of the acquisition of the 
trust relationships from Partners Trust in May of 2007; 
• the sale of our credit card merchant processing business 

and a securities gain from the VISA initial public offering 
contributed nearly $1 million; and 

• a more positively sloped yield curve afforded an 

opportunity to leverage the balance sheet which we 
accomplished with a $50 million leveraging transaction.  

On average, loans increased $42 million or 8% and deposits
grew $57 million or 10%. We experienced growth in most
of our loan portfolios with the exception of residential 
mortgages due to softening demand and the sale of some
newly originated mortgages into the secondary market.
Deposits grew in all areas as a result of continued organic
growth and the aforementioned branch acquisition. 

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Historical Society Exhibit 

175th Anniversary Celeb

During 2008 we celebrated our 175th anniver-
sary with a calendar of events that was full and

diverse. Some of these included: a community

picnic and pops concert; a five-month exhibit on

the rich and diverse history of our bank created

by the Chemung County Historical Society and

housed at the Chemung Valley History Museum

— our first headquarters building on East Water

Street; a commemorative luncheon for friends,

clients and area business and political leaders;

community lectures on the history of the bank

and the history of our namesake — the Chemung

Canal, the Waterway; and a community festival

on our main office campus.

We concluded our celebrations on October 22 —

175 years to the day the bank began, with a birth-

day party and customer appreciation day in all of

our offices and a Chemung County Chamber of

Commerce reception in our main office location.

2008 was filled with fun and excitement, because

of these anniversary celebrations, but through it

all we remained cognizant of the reason for 

these events — to celebrate our history and to

pay tribute to those whose support has helped 

sustain our organization for nearly two centuries:

our employees, our customers and our 

shareholders.

“Business After Business” 

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Fourth of July Celebration at Eldridge Park

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CCTC ADDS BRANCHES IN BROOME &
TIOGA COUNTIES.

CFS GROUP, INC. ACQUIRES 
CASCIO FINANCIAL STRATEGIES.

On Monday, March 17, 2008 Chemung Canal Trust

In June CFS Group, Inc., one of the wholly owned 

Company opened new branch offices at the Oakdale

subsidiaries of Chemung Financial Corporation, 

Mall in Johnson City, 100 Rano Blvd. in Vestal and 

completed the acquisition of Cascio Financial

at 1054 Route 17C in Owego. The three offices were

Strategies and appointed Joseph M. Cascio, Sr. Vice

acquired from M&T Bank and were formerly full 

President and General Manager of CFS Group Inc.

service branches of Partners Trust Bank. 

Cascio Financial Strategies, founded in November

As part of the acquisition, CCTC reported the addition

1985 by Joseph and Lynn Cascio, provided financial

of approximately 8,000 accounts representing nearly

planning, investment and tax preparation services to

$65 million of deposits and $13 million in loans.

more than 700 clients in 28 states. CFS Group, Inc. 

Additionally, the 23 staff members at those branches

was founded in 2001 as a financial services subsidiary

became employees of Chemung Canal Trust Company.

of Chemung Financial Corporation and offers non-

traditional services including mutual funds, annuities,

“We are excited about this opportunity to increase our

brokerage services and insurance.

presence in Broome County and expand our operation

in Tioga County,” said Ronald M. Bentley, President

Joe Cascio is a native of Elmira with 33 years of 

and Chief Executive Officer of Chemung Canal Trust

investment sales and management experience.

Company. “We have been pleased with the positive

response we have received from those customers 

“This has been a win-win situation for Joe’s clients

converting to Chemung Canal and we believe there 

and the clients of CFS Group,” said Ronald M. Bentley,

are many more consumers currently in search of a

President & CEO of Chemung Financial and Chemung

financial institution like ours. Just as important, we 

Canal Trust Company. “In addition to the growth in

are happy to welcome the staff from those offices and

client accounts, under Joe’s leadership we’ve seen an

pleased that our new customers have the opportunity

expansion of our menu of products and services and

to work with the same friendly, helpful and knowledge-

an even greater opportunity to work with our clients 

able staff of professional bankers that they have been

to help them achieve their financial goals.”

accustomed to working with.”

CFS Group, Inc. employs four and is headquartered 

in Chemung Canal Trust Company’s main office in

downtown Elmira. 

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NEW ITHACA BRANCH TO BE BUILT AT
COMMUNITY CORNERS.

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES THE
ACQUISITION OF THE BANK OF CANTON.

July 1, 2008 marked the day that the “ground was 

On December 17, 2008, Ron Bentley, President & CEO

broken” for a new, free standing, Chemung Canal

of Chemung Financial Corporation, and Kevin Rimmey,

branch at Community Corners in the Village of 

President & CEO of Canton Bancorp, Inc. announced

Cayuga Heights in Tompkins County.

that Chemung Financial had agreed to purchase all of

The new office, located at the corner of Hanshaw and

all cash deal expected to close in the 2nd quarter of

Pleasant Grove Roads, takes the place of CCTC’s 

2009. Canton Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company 

the outstanding shares of Canton Bancorp, Inc. in an

original Community Corners office, which was located

for the Bank of Canton.

just across the parking lot, in the Community Corners

plaza.

Founded in 1881, the Bank of Canton has approximate-

ly $80 million in assets, including a loan portfolio

“Our initial entry into Tompkins County was in October

approximating $62 million and deposits of nearly $70

2005 at our former Community Corners location,” said

million. Upon completion of the transaction, all three

Ronald M. Bentley, President and Chief Executive

of its offices, located in Canton, Towanda and Troy, PA,

Officer of Chemung Canal Trust Company, “as a result

will become full service branches of Chemung Canal

of the wonderful reception we have received, it was

Trust Company (CCTC).

necessary to increase the size of this branch to meet

the needs of our expanding customer base.”

At the time of the announcement Mr. Rimmey said,

“We are pleased to partner with a bank like Chemung

The new 2,700 square feet Community Corners

Canal Trust Company, a community bank that shares

branch, which opened in January 2009, provides

our long and rich history of providing outstanding 

greater visibility and access for customers and features

customer service. They’ve been successful, throughout

two drive up lanes and a drive up ATM. “Our 

their 175 year history, by developing and cultivating

extensive menu of products and services, offered 

long term relationships with their customers. Their

by a highly trained and friendly staff, has prompted 

financial strength, their extensive list of products and

significant growth in our client base, and we believe

services, including a full service trust and investment

the potential for further market penetration is 

operation, will be a perfect fit for our customers and

considerable,” Bentley said.

the communities that we serve.” 

Mr. Bentley added, “we are excited to become a part

of the Canton, Towanda and Troy communities. We

look forward to meeting the financial needs of the 

residents of the northern tier as well as continuing the

long tradition of customer service, financial strength,

and good corporate citizenship, that has helped define

the Bank of Canton over the past 127 years.” 

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M i s s i o n

Vi s i o n

The mission of Chemung Financial Corporation is 
to remain a strong and independent financial 
services organization creating value for shareholders,
customers, employees and the communities where 
the company does business, while maintaining the 
highest standards of business ethics. Chemung
Financial is a community-oriented, client-focused
organization.

The vision of Chemung Financial Corporation is to 
be a high-performing community bank remaining 
true to our mission, and to become the company 
of choice for customers, employees and investors, 
and financial services companies seeking a partner.

B o a r d   o f   D i r e c t o r s

Robert E. Agan
Chairman Emeritus 
Hardinge, Inc.

Ronald M. Bentley
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chemung Financial Corporation,
Chemung Canal Trust Company and
CFS Group, Inc. 

David J. Dalrymple
Chairman of the Board
Chemung Financial Corporation, 
Chemung Canal Trust Company and 
President
Dalrymple Holding Corporation

Robert H. Dalrymple
Vice President and Secretary
Dalrymple Holding Corporation

O t h e r   I n f o r m a t i o n

Clover M. Drinkwater
Partner
Sayles & Evans

William D. Eggers
Senior Counsel
Nixon, Peabody, LLP

John F. Potter
President
Seneca Beverage Corp.

Charles M. Streeter, Jr.
Retired President
Streeter Associates, Inc.

Stephen M. Lounsberry III
President
Applied Technology Manufacturing

Richard W. Swan
Chairman of the Board
Swan and Sons-Morss Co. Inc.

Thomas K. Meier
President
Elmira College

Ralph H. Meyer
Retired President and Chief Executive
Officer
Guthrie Healthcare System

Jan P. Updegraff
Retired President and Chief
Executive Officer
Chemung Financial Corporation and
Chemung Canal Trust Company 

Dividend Investment and Stock Purchase Plan
Registered shareholders of Chemung Financial
Corporation, through The Dividend Investment 
and Stock Purchase Plan, may invest their dividends 
or make quarterly cash payments to purchase 
additional stock of the Corporation. Shareholders 
not enrolled in the plan may receive a descriptive
brochure and authorization card for the plan upon
written request to the Corporation’s secretary at 
the following address:

Chemung Financial Corporation
Attn: Corporate Secretary
P.O. Box 1522
Elmira, New York 14902-1522
www.chemungcanal.com

Form 10-K Annual Report
A copy of the Corporation’s Form 10-K Annual 
Report is available without charge to shareholders
after March 31, 2009 upon written request to the
Corporation’s secretary. A copy is also available on 
the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website 
at www.sec.gov.

Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 2:00pm at the downtown
Holiday Inn, Elmira — Riverview.

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CHEMUNG CANAL TRUST COMPANY & CFS GROUP, INC. OFFICERS

Judy L. Barton 
Bank Operations

Jacqueline L. Stevens
Branch Administration

Debra L. Stanton, CFSA
Audit

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
TEAM
Ronald M. Bentley 
President & Chief 
Executive Officer

John R. Battersby, Jr. 
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer  
& Treasurer

James E. Corey, III
Executive Vice President,
Chief Risk Officer &
CanalCare Executive

Melinda A. Sartori
Executive Vice President
Trust & Investment Services

Jane H. Adamy
Senior Vice President,
Corporate Secretary & 
Trust Compliance Officer

Richard G. Carr 
Senior Vice President
Business Client Services

Michael J. Crimmins 
Senior Vice President
Support Services

Louis C. DiFabio
Senior Vice President
Retail Client Services

Linda M. Struble
Senior Vice President
Human Resources

Norman R. Ward
Senior Vice President &
Auditor

Michael J. Wayne*
Senior Vice President &
Director of Marketing

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS
Elizabeth T. Dalrymple 
Trust & Estate Administration

Douglas R. Johnson
Regional Trust Executive

Thomas J. Whitaker
Finance

Thomas W. Wirth, CFA
Trust Investment Services

VICE PRESIDENTS
Deborah A. Adams
Compliance & CRA

Joseph W. Ahern
Regional Trust Officer

Yvonne L. Albee 
Trust Operations

Ronald E. Allison
Community Relations

Celeste D. Knickerbocker
Finance

Scott T. Heffner
Marketing

Douglas F. Bissonette 
Trust & Estate Administration

Michael D. Blatt, CFA
Trust Investment Services

Rose J. Catalano
Corporate Architect

Catherine B. Crandall 
Trust & Estate Administration

Larry G. Denniston 
Regional Investment Officer

Leslie J. Distin 
Regional Trust Officer

Daniel R. Donovan
Consumer Loans

Lucimar Foo-Siam Escudero
Loan Review

Alex A. Gilliam
Business Development

Marianne T. Kalec
Real Estate Lending

Pamela A. Kelley
Regional Trust Officer

John E. Kravec
BSA/AML Officer

Ronald W. Lesch
Regional Commercial 
Loan Executive

Christopher B. Loughridge
Trust Investment Services

Audrey Manchester
Branch Administration

Brendan P. McCormick
Commercial Credit

Joseph H. Perry
Ithaca Region

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS
Michael J. Battersby 
Horseheads Branch Manager

Nancy J. Battersby 
Trust & Estate Administration

Pamela D. Burns 
Human Resources

Theresa A. Wagner
Deposit Operations

David A. Wakeman
Resource Recovery

ASSISTANT TREASURERS
John H. Brand**
Trust Investment Services

Richard W. Carroll 
Watkins Glen Branch Manager

Donna M. Coles
Elmira Heights Branch Manager

Gary K. Earley 
Trust & Estate Administration

Alison J. Conklin-DeVita 
Waverly Branch Manager

Constance L. English
Corning Branch Manager

Deborah A. Cram 
Southport Branch Manager

Christopher J. Giammichele
Commercial Lending

Cheryl A. DeBlock 
Vestal Branch Manager

Jeffrey L. Greuber
Commercial Lending

Karen A. Dimmick
Westside (Elmira) Branch Manager

Sandra L. Grooms
The Station (Ithaca) 
Branch Manager 

Craig B. Heffner
Commercial Lending

Megan B. Horton
Owego Branch Manager

Jennifer DiTomasso
Bath Branch Manager

Tina M. Sabina
Real Estate Lending

Sheryl J. Scott
Big Flats Branch Manager

Jennifer Sczepanski
Community Corners (Ithaca)
Branch Manager

Mary L. Keefe
e-Business Services

Todd N. Trencansky
Tioga (Owego) Branch Manager

Matthew T. Keefe
Information Technology

Charolette R. Truxal
Oakdale Mall Branch Manager

Michael S. Lares
Trust Investment Services

Sheila A. Washburn
Bank Operations

Sandra J. Martinichio
Trust Tax Services

Linda L. Wead
Montour Falls Branch Manager

Eileen M. McCarthy
Trust & Investment
Administrative Services 

Robert M. Pichette
Commercial Lending Manager

Tina M. McGurgan
Information Technology

Ronald W. Poole
Commercial Lending

James D. Ripley
Logistical Support

Robert A. Roemmelt, Jr.
Arnot Road Branch Manager

Larry W. Rudawsky
Retirement Services Group

John J. Sentigar
Information Technology
Manager

Mary Anne Narosky
Business Client Services

Debra A. Newcomer
Main Office Branch Manager 

Kerry L. Oetting, 
CPC, QPA, QKA
Retirement Services Group

John J. Pribulick
Business Credit Cards

Joan M. Smith
Finance

Jean A. Wise
Painted Post Branch Manager

Joan M. Wittig-Smith, CFSA, 
CFAP 
Audit

CFS GROUP, INC.
Joseph M. Cascio, Sr.
Vice President & Group Manager

*Elected Senior Vice President 1/21/2009
**Elected Assistant Treasurer 2/18/2009

OFFICE LOCATIONS

Main Office: One Chemung Canal Plaza, Elmira
Bath: 410 W. Morris St.
Big Flats: 437 Maple St.
Binghamton Office: 127 Court St.
Canton, PA: 5 West Main St.**
Corning: 149 W. Market St.
Elmira: 628 W. Church St.
Elmira Heights: 100 W. McCann's Blvd.
Herkimer: 219 N. Prospect St.*
Horseheads: 602 S. Main St.
Horseheads: Arnot Road  29 Arnot Rd. 
Ithaca: The Station,  806 W. Buffalo St.
Ithaca: Community Corners, 909 Hanshaw Rd.
Johnson City: Oakdale Mall,  601-635 Harry L. Dr.
Montour Falls: 303 W. Main St.
Owego: 203 Main St.
Owego: 1054 State Route 17C
Painted Post: 243 N. Hamilton St.
Southport: 951 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira
Towanda, PA: 304 Main St.**
Troy, PA: 410 Canton St.**
Vestal: 100 Rano Blvd.
Watkins Glen: 318 N. Franklin St.
Waverly: 405 Chemung St.

GENERAL INFORMATION

607·737·3711  800·836·3711
chemungcanal.com

All locations, except Trust & Investment offices, offer 
24-hour ATM services. For office hours and a list of all
Chemung Canal Trust Company ATMs, please visit our
website at chemungcanal.com.

*Trust & Investment Office
**Effective May 31, 2009

Member FDIC  Equal Housing Lender

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