Empire National Bank announced that Janet T. Verneuille has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the bank, effective July 2, 2012. Ms. Verneuille has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry, much of which has been with The Bridgehampton National Bank, where she served in numerous executive officer capacities, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Director of Internal Audit. Her broad background in banking, accounting and finance includes significant experience in financial and tax reporting, budgeting, capital management, strategic and tactical planning, investment portfolio management, investor relations, human resources, loan administration and asset-liability management.