Community Bank System, Inc. announced that On April 28, 2022, George J. Getman, Executive Vice President and General Counsel has decided to retire after more than 14 years of service with the Company. Mr. Getman will resign from his position as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Company and the Bank effective June 30, 2022, and remain employed as Senior Counsel through January 2, 2023 to assist in the transition of his responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned by the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Getman joined the Company's executive team in 2008 as Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Getman served as outside counsel to the Company for more than 20 years. Over the course of his service as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, he played an instrumental role in supporting the Company's growth and success and developing its internal legal function. Michael N. Abdo, Senior Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel will be assuming Mr. Getman's duties and will be responsible for overseeing the Company's legal function as Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective June 30, 2022.

Mr. Abdo has more than 19 years of legal experience, having previously worked at the law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP prior to joining the Company in 2013 as Associate General Counsel. Mr. Abdo has served as Senior Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel since 2020.