LATHAM, N.Y. — Legacy Banks has established a new commercial banking team, according to an announcement by Patrick J. Sullivan, president and CEO. The team, which will focus on expanding Legacy’s commercial and industrial lending business, is led by Senior Vice President Peter Clemente, who joined Legacy on June 28.

Two new appointments include Wesley John, who recently joined the bank as a vice president and Michael Quaranta, Jr. who has come on board as an assistant vice president. According to Clemente, “I have worked closely with both Wesley and Michael who have significant expertise as Business Relationship Managers. They look forward to bringing that experience to Legacy.”

John most recently was a vice president, Small Business Relationship Manager at HSBC. Prior to that, he worked at Fleet Bank and Spectron, Inc. (Eyeworld). He holds an MBA, MA and BA from The State University of New York. He has served as the President of both the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County and the Global Business Network/Capital Region World Trade Center. He resides in Albany.

Quaranta has worked for the past four years as an assistant vice president, Small Business Relationship Manager with HSBC. Prior to that, he was a marketing representative with John Hancock Financial Services. He holds an associate’s degree in business administration from Hudson Valley Community College. Michael is active with the Albany Colonie Chamber of Commerce, the Business Council of New York State, and is treasurer of the Board of Directors of Schenectady County Habitat for Humanity. He also resides in Albany.

Legacy’s commercial and industrial group also includes April Volk, who has been a vice president with Legacy since 2008 and John Masten who, in addition to being a Commercial Relationship officer, works to familiarize clients with Legacy’s Online Cash Management product and remote deposit capture offerings. In commenting on the appointments, Sullivan said “I am so pleased to have this team in place as we work to expand our efforts in Commercial and Industrial Lending throughout our markets. Each of these commercial banking officers brings significant experience to their roles in developing commercial client relationships and in assisting area businesses become and remain successful.”