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Jason Moore (left) with James Brown
The United Way of Tompkins County elected Jason Moore, Vice President, Commercial Lending at Tompkins Trust Company, to Board Chair.  Moore has been with Tompkins Trust Company, in commercial lending, for 8 years. His responsibilities include growing and maintaining the Tompkins Trust Company commercial loan portfolio, building and cultivating lending relationships that include real estate developers and investors, agriculture, the energy sector, not for profit organizations, and municipalities.

"Speaking on behalf of the United Way of Tompkins County, our funded and community partners, and my staff team, it is challenging to express the collective appreciation and excitement generated by Jason Moore's election as Chair of the Board of Directors. Jason has been a part of UWTC since his days at Cornell Real Estate, and his service has continued through his time at Tompkins Trust Company. He is a tireless volunteer who leads and inspires by example and an uncompromising ethical and professional compass", said James Brown, United Way of Tompkins County President and CEO.

"We are thrilled to see Jason continue to bring his time and talents to the United Way", said Karen Parkes, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking with Tompkins Trust Company. He is an excellent example of our employees' commitment to our community and we know he'll be an excellent Chair for the United Way.'

Moore is a member of the New York Bankers Association, with a focus on Northeast Agribusiness. He has been a volunteer with United Way since 2009, as well as a Tompkins County Public Library Trustee since 2018. He enjoys coaching football and baseball with the Lansing Recreation Department and spending time with his wife, two sons, and daughter. He holds his Bachelor Degree in Agriculture and Life Science and Masters in Real Estate Investment and Finance, both from Cornell University.

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