Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> June 14, 1999
THOMAS F. GOLDRICK, JR. currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of State Bank of Long Island and its parent holding company,
State Bancorp, Inc. He joined the bank in 1968, a year after its
organization, with a wide range of branch and lending responsibilities,
including assisting with development of an auto dealer network, building
a portfolio of retail auto financing and dealer floor planning. In 1969,
he was made Assistant Vice President and coordinated the organization of
the commercial lending department, initiated development of a commercial
loan portfolio and in 1975, was appointed to the Board of Directors Loan
Committee. In 1979, he was named Executive Vice President. He became
President and CEO in 1981 and Chairman of the Board in 1989. Prior to
joining the BANK, Mr. Goldrick worked for General Motors Acceptance
Corporation and International Business Machines. A graduate of St. John
University, Mr. Goldrick is a past President of the New York Bankers
Association (1995-1996) and currently serves as Chairman of the New York
Business Development Corporation. He is a past Chairman of the Long
Island Group of Robert Morris Associates and past Treasurer and Board
member of the Independent Bankers Association of New York. He is also
past President and a member of the board of the Mill River Country Club.
Mr. Goldrick and his wife are the parents of four boys and
currently reside in Syosset, New York. Profile
TWST: Could you please give us a bit of background on State Bancorp - asummary for our readers?
Mr. Goldrick: The bank is about 31 years old. It was organized in New
Hyde Park as a