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Michael Buza
Tompkins Trust Company has promoted Callyn Pyhtila to Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager and Courtney Reinhart to Officer, Branch Manager.

Pyhtila started with the company in 2011. She has 8 years of experience in finance and banking. As Branch Manager for the West End and Cornell Branches, she works with customers in all aspects of retail and commercial banking, while also serving a dedicated student population at Cornell. Pyhtila earned her Bachelors of Psychology at University of Phoenix. She enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. She is a certified notary and currently serves on the board of directors for Family Reading Partnership and for the United Way of Tompkins County.

Reinhart started with the company in 2017. She has 11 years of experience in finance and banking. As Branch Manager for the East Hill Plaza location, she works with customers in all aspects of retail and commercial banking. Reinhart earned her Associates Degree in Business Administration from Tompkins Cortland Community College. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She is a certified notary and currently serves on the board of directors for IPEI and Kiwanis of Ithaca. She has served as past Committee Chair for Tompkins Relay for Life and was a committee member for the Trust Company's most recent United Way Carnival for a Cause on the Ithaca Commons.

Michael Buza has joined Tompkins Trust Company as Credit Analysis Manager in the Commercial Credit Department. He will report to Thomas Evans, Vice President of Commercial Credit Administration.

Buza was previously with M&T Bank. His responsibilities include management of the credit department, underwriting commercial loans, commercial appraisals, and maintaining credit policy standards for the Commercial Department.

"Mike is a welcome addition to the team," said Thomas Evans, Vice President, Commercial Credit Administration. "He has the credit skills and technical knowledge to excel, but most importantly he has been a good fit with the organization, as he has a likeable and approachable personality

Buza holds both his MA and BA in Economics from SUNY Buffalo. He enjoys spending time with his wife and son, is an active Eagle Scout, and organizes and volunteers for various scout events. He has volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House and the Food Bank of CNY.

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