Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> January 10, 2011
Kevin M. O'Connor is President and Chief Executive Officer of Bridge Bancorp, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank. Since he assumed the role on Jan. 1, 2008, his company has experienced continued growth despite a challenging economic environment. With almost 25 years tenure in the financial services industry, Mr. O'Connor has been at the forefront of acquisition planning, de novo branching and the development of strategic initiatives. Along with his current team of banking professionals, he places a high priority on developing long-term relationships with local business people, understanding local market indices and providing a customer-focused, personal approach at all levels of business. Mr. O'Connor earned an associate's degree in accounting from Suffolk County Community College and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Adelphi University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. O'Connor was recently elected President of the Long Island Chapter of the New York State Bankers Association. He is a member of the development committee for McGann-Mercy High School in Riverhead and a Past President and Board Member of Suffolk County Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Profile
TWST: Please begin with a brief overview of the history and evolution of Bridgehampton National Bank.
Mr. O'Connor: We're a community bank with a solid 100-year history. We began in 1910 to support
