LOCKPORT, N.Y.,
Little brings more than 35 years of banking experience to the position. He
joins First Niagara from Wells Fargo in
"We firmly believe that First Niagara clearly demonstrates the expertise, passion and customer commitment that consumers look for in a bank," said President & CEO John R. Koelmel. "Our objective is to be the best at serving customers. This type of vision requires the support of experienced banking professionals, like Lanny, who have a proven record of success. We are very pleased to welcome him to the First Niagara team."
In his new role, Little will be responsible for the oversight of Consumer Banking operations, which includes retail branch banking, residential mortgage, consumer lending, municipal banking, and alternative delivery channel management.
While at Wells Fargo, Little served as a member of a number of company-wide committees, including the Business Lending Policy Committee, the Consumer Deposits Product Advisory Committee, the Home Equity Product Group Advisory Committee, and Group Level ALCO.
Little earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management from
He has recently relocated to Western New York from
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