TrustCo Bank Corp. NY announced that Alejandro “Alex” M. Sanchez was elected to the Board of Directors of the Company and its subsidiary, Trustco Bank. Mr. Sanchez is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Bankers Association, has previous public company and non-profit board experience, has served on federal boards and agencies under several US Presidents, has had gubernatorial appointments in Florida, has a juris doctor degree, and is a US Air Force veteran.

Mr. Sanchez was appointed to the Audit, Compensation, Compliance, Fiduciary, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Risk Committees of the board of directors of the Company.