Jason Lipiec is the executive vice president and Long Island Regional President of M&T Bank.

M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) is a $200+ billion regional commercial bank based in Buffalo. His current responsibilities include managing and growing a $3 billion commercial banking business, with specialties in the following sectors:

Hospitality, Middle Market, Not-for-Profit, Commercial Real Estate and Healthcare.  More importantly, Jason dedicates most of his time to support initiatives for economic development, equity diversity, food security and social service organizations in Long Island.

Part of his oversight includes supporting and mentoring employees to reach M&T’s 40-hour volunteer work.

As Long Island regional president, focusing on community needs has been Jason’s top priority. He has been involved in several charities and currently participates in Habitat for Humanity to empower hard-working families to achieve the dream of home ownership on Long Island.

Since 2014, Jason has served as the Treasurer of the Deer Park Soccer Club. Prior, Jason was an active coach for multiple girls’ teams for 15 years. Jason has dedicated his time to be a leader and mentor to the younger generations in his community.

Prior to his current role, he was a sendior group manager responsible for the middle market business in NYC.  Prior to M&T, Jason spent six years at Long Island Savings Bank in residential mortgage loss mitigation and Commercial Mortgage portfolio management.

He started his banking career at Manufacturers Hanover Trust in Credit Card collections.  Jason has been involved in several charities and currently participates in Habitat for Humanity to empower hard-working families to achieve the dream of home ownership on Long Island.

Jason has 30 years in the banking industry with experience in loss mitigation, credit and lending.  Jason earned his B.A. from New York Institute of Technology an MBA in Finance from Hofstra University. Jason resides in Deer Park with his wife and three daughters.

 How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times?

Considering the recent upheaval in the banking industry, more frequent and transparent communication with key stakeholders is being implemented as part of our day-to-day practices.

What advice would you give other business owners?

Other business owners should maintain strong relationships with key vendors and service providers to expand their networks, creating alternatives when disruption undoubtedly arrives.