Lynn Smith joined National Bank of Coxsackie as vice president and chief credit officer.

Smith started with National Bank of Coxsackie in October and has more than 25 years of commercial banking experience, including leadership roles in business banking, middle-market, commercial real estate and managed assets. Her most recent roles include managing the special assets division of Pioneer Bank and serving as the regional manager of business and professional banking at M&T. Smith is based in Niskayuna, NY.

“I am excited to begin this new chapter with the exceptional team of professionals at National Bank of Coxsackie,” Smith said.

“We are looking forward to the lending expertise and credit knowledge Lynn is able to bring to our team,” John A. Balli, CEO of National Bank of Coxsackie, said. “As we continue to grow in the Capital Region and surrounding markets, having a lens of commercial banking in addition to our retail banking efforts is key.”