Kunkel takes over as president of Tompkin’s Pa. Market

Tompkins Community Bank has promoted Ginger Kunkel to president of the bank’s Pennsylvania market, which is headquartered in Wyomissing.  

Previously, Kunkel served as COO. In her new role, she is responsible for the bank’s growth, operations and administration throughout its Pennsylvania market as well as fostering relationships with clients of Tompkins insurance and wealth affiliates.   

 Kunkel joined Tompkins in December 2021 in anticipation of becoming the bank’s market leader following the retirement of former president Scott Gruber this month.  

A 32-year veteran in financial services, she is well known throughout the banking community for her expertise in commercial, retail, operational and executive management.   

She came to Tompkins from Riverview Bank and Riverview Financial Corporation, where she was senior executive vice president and COO and oversaw all revenue-producing lines of business including commercial, retail, trust, and wealth management.   

Prior to Riverview, she worked in Berks and Lehigh counties as a senior commercial relationship manager for Susquehanna Bank with expertise in commercial & industrial lending.      

 “Ginger has a proven record of excellence as a community banker and leader,” said Stephen Romaine, president and CEO of Tompkins Financial Corporation. “With her collaborative style, focus on building relationships, and knowledge of financial services, she is the ideal person to build on our success in Pennsylvania.”   

 Kunkel is a graduate of the ABA’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking and University of Pennsylvania’s affiliated Wharton Leadership program.  Additionally, she attended the PA Bankers Association Advanced Commercial Lending School and Advanced School of Banking.