POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (July 9, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) announced the addition of Vincent L. DeLucia, Sterling National Bank’s President of Community Development Banking and Regional President for the Hudson Valley, to its board of directors.
DeLucia joined Sterling National Bank in 1989. In his current role, DeLucia directs and manages community development banking activities for Sterling National Bank across the bank’s Greater New York Metro Market footprint. He also directs and manages commercial banking activities for Sterling National Bank in the Hudson Valley Region. DeLucia is a current board member with Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City, Inc.; Long Island City Partnership; Habitat for Humanity of Rockland; North Rockland High School Academy of Finance; the President’s Council of St. Thomas Aquinas College; and is former chairperson for Meals on Wheels of Rockland County.
Sterling National Bank is the principal subsidiary of Sterling Bancorp, which specializes in the delivery of financial services and solutions for small to mid-size businesses and consumers. The company’s distinctive team-based delivery approach utilizes highly experienced, fully dedicated relationship managers to provide custom banking solutions in the communities it serves. Sterling National Bank provides access to a complete line of commercial, business and consumer banking products and services. Sterling Bancorp’s headquarters are in Montebello, N.Y., and the company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
“We are excited to have Vincent bring his exceptional financial acumen and expert knowledge of regional economics to our Board of Directors,” said Mike Oates, President and CEO of HVEDC. “He embodies Sterling’s commitment to community and support of the people, organizations and businesses of the Hudson Valley, and that’s what makes him a perfect fit for our expanding board.”
DeLucia earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from St. Thomas Aquinas College, and is also a graduate of the University of Buffalo School of Banking, National School of Banking and Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business Commercial Lending. DeLucia is a 2001 participant of Leadership Rockland, and was recognized among Rockland’s Forty Under Forty Business Professionals in 2002. DeLucia currently resides in Rockland County with his family.
“It is an honor to join such a dynamic and engaged board, especially at a time of such exciting development and expanding potential in communities throughout our seven-county region,” said DeLucia.
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC):
HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. The public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC helped start the organizational, branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley, Hudson Valley 3D Printing, and the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. To learn more, call 845-220-2244 or visit hvedc.com.
