Joseph Brennan has been named Senior Vice President, Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Banking Market Executive for Northwest Bank’s Upstate New York region. Brennan brings more than 21 years of commercial banking experience to the role.

“Joseph Brennan is an invaluable asset to the Northwest Bank team,” said Mark Reitzes, Head of Commercial banking “His decades of experience will continue to enhance the banking experience for our commercial customers to ensure that the highest attention and care is afforded to every transaction.”

Of his new opportunity, Brennan said, “I look forward to leveraging my experience to this new role to deliver thoughtful, customized and efficient financial solutions to Northwest Bank’s valued customers across Upstate New York. It’s an honor to be joining this distinguished team of experienced professionals in the commercial banking industry.”

In his new role, Brennan will build and lead Northwest Bank’s team of C&I bankers to manage and grow its loan portfolio in Upstate New York. Prior to joining Northwest, Brennan served as the Upstate New York Market Executive for S&T Bank, and previously held senior commercial banking positions at M&T and Five Star Bank.

Brennan earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a certification in international relations from the University of Rochester before returning and achieving an MBA in finance, economics and public policy from the University of Rochester’s William E. Simon Graduate School of Business.

Founded in 1896, Northwest Bank is headquartered in Warren, PA.