The Board of Directors of Cortland Bancorp and The Cortland Savings & Banking Company appointed, effective January 1, 2013, Anthony Vross to their respective Boards of Directors. Mr. Vross was appointed to fill a newly created vacancy in the class of directors whose terms will expire in 2014. Mr. Vross' appointment brings the total number of directors to eleven, the maximum allowed at the company.

Mr. Vross has been an established local business owner for more than 28 years with Simon Roofing. In addition to his success in the construction trade, Mr. Vross is the inventor of the Fume Recovery System which was utilized nationwide by such facilities as schools, food processing plants, hospitals, and many other odor sensitive environments. Mr. Vross is also responsible for developing the roof abrader, a flameless hot air torch as well as many other innovative concepts and technology for the roofing industry.

Mr. Vross is a trustee and president of Glaciers Sports Inc. He is a member of St. Maron's parish where he has been a parish council member, CCD teacher, and volunteer for the Maronite Youth organization.