Angelo Testani
Chair
SVP Commercial Lending
With nearly 40 years of experience in banking, most of it right here in Central New York, Angelo Testani brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to his role as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Seneca Savings. He joined the bank almost a decade ago after serving 12 years as a Small Business Lender at M&T Bank. Since 2017, Angelo has played a key role in growing Seneca’s commercial loan portfolio from approximately $35 million to nearly $100 million.
Angelo manages and oversees all aspects of the lending process, with a strong focus on maintaining the high level of customer service that clients expect. He is guided by Seneca Savings’ core values of being Driven Towards Success and Customer First, believing that helping customers succeed directly contributes to the bank’s success. Angelo is especially motivated by mentoring and supporting his team, finding great satisfaction in helping colleagues learn, grow, and thrive in their roles.
Throughout his career, Angelo has been proud to support local businesses, especially during challenging times. Among his most meaningful achievements was leading Seneca’s involvement in the Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, the bank provided more than 470 PPP loans totaling over $29 million, helping small businesses remain open and resilient.
Deeply connected to the community, Angelo serves as Director of Philanthropy on the Board of Honor Flight Syracuse, a nonprofit that flies military veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the monuments built in their honor. He has also volunteered for nearly 30 years with the International Boxing Hall of Fame, assisting with events year-round.
Outside of work, Angelo enjoys golfing, walking, and working out. He especially loves the outdoors in the fall and never misses the chance to enjoy a football game on a cool Saturday afternoon. A fun fact about Angelo: not only does he have a twin brother, but his mother had two sets of twins — his younger sisters are identical twins as well.
