Arrow Promotes Yrsha to Chief Banking Officer

Marc Yrsha

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (August 17, 2023) — Arrow Financial Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Marc Yrsha to Chief Banking Officer for its two subsidiary banks, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company and Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company. 

Mr. Yrsha retains his position as Executive Vice President and will assume all Chief Banking Officer responsibilities for the banks. He joined the company in 2015 and currently oversees Retail Banking, which includes retail, consumer, business and municipal banking, as well as small business and home equity lending. As Chief Banking Officer, Mr. Yrsha succeeds Dave DeMarco who was promoted to President and CEO of Arrow in May.

“This executive-level promotion is a reflection of Marc’s strong leadership, business expertise and his commitment to our communities, our customers and our team,” DeMarco said. “We are pleased to promote our leadership from within.”

Mr. Yrsha is active in the community and currently serves as chair of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Council of Business Advisors for the Lake George Association, Warren County Local Development Corporation and Lake George Regional Planning Board loan review committees.

He is a graduate of Castleton State University and the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2013. Marc and his family currently live in Queensbury.

Part of the Arrow Family of Companies, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company provides banking, wealth management and insurance through 11 locations across the Capital Region. Saratoga National Bank is rated a 5-Star Superior institution by BauerFinancial.