Chemung Financial Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Anders M. Tomson President and Chief Executive Officer of Chemung Financial Corporation and its banking subsidiary, Chemung Canal Trust Company effective immediately. Tomson replaces Ronald M. Bentley who retired as CEO December 22, 2016. In addition to being named CEO, Tomson was elected to the Board of Directors of Chemung Financial Corporation and Chemung Canal Trust Company. He will stand for shareholder election at the Corporation's annual shareholders' meeting in May 2017. Bentley will remain on the Board of Directors after retiring as CEO. Additionally, he will remain a part-time employee of the Bank to serve as an advisor to the Corporation.

In July 2015 Tomson was named President and Chief Operating Officer of the Bank as part of a succession plan anticipating Bentley's retirement.