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06.25.2009
Mortgage Officer Joins Legacy Banks in New York

Pittsfield, Mass. – Legacy Banks has welcomed a new Mortgage Specialist to its eastern New York region according to an announcement today by Consumer Group Executive Vice President Steven F. Pierce. Patrick O’Connor, of Clifton Park, has joined Legacy Banks and will be based at the 545 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham location. In his new capacity with Legacy Banks, O’Connor will help customers throughout the Capital District of New York meet their residential mortgage and consumer loan needs. He brings with him 20 years of mortgage lending experience, most recently coming from Eagle Nationwide Mortgage Co. in Schenectady where he served as a branch manager since 2003. Prior to that, he was a manager of Centex Home Equity, Ameriquest Mortgage Company, and Household Finance Corporation respectively.

Pierce noted that O’Connor’s strong background in mortgage origination as well as new business development coupled with his community ties to the greater Albany area will serve Legacy well. “I am pleased to welcome Patrick to Legacy Banks. His solid experience in the mortgage arena and his clear understanding of the needs of Capital District residents will serve us well as we continue to grow in that market.” O’Connor holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from the State University of New York at Cortland.

Legacy Banks is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It employs 197 people and has nineteen offices throughout Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York. Legacy offers Personal Banking, Mortgage Lending, Commercial Services, Insurance, Investments, Portfolio Management, Credit and Debit Card products, and Online Services.