Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> June 14, 1999

Thomas F. Goldrick Jr. – State Bancorp Inc

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
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