NYLIB congratulates Michael (“Mike”) Tedesco on his appointment as President and CEO of Alpine Capital Bank!

Alpine Capital Bank is a boutique, Manhattan-based bank that provides private banking with a personal touch. As President and CEO, Mike is responsible for managing Alpine Capital Bank's strategic direction and planning, as well as its overall regulatory compliance and regulatory relations.

Mike has extensive experience in commercial banking and has been hands-on in overseeing critical areas of commercial banks while navigating through several market crises during the last thirty years. Before joining Alpine Capital Bank, Mike served as the CFO and President of Modern Bank from 2007 through 2023. Prior to joining Modern Bank in 2007, he was the Controller of Union State Bank, a $3.0 billion NYSE-listed public bank, where he spent thirteen years.

Mike received his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Binghamton University, followed by a Master of Science in Accounting and Master of Business Administration in Finance from Pace University. He is committed to public service and has served as Director and Treasurer of People-to-People, the largest food pantry in Rockland County, as well as President and Director of the Rockland County Division of the American Heart Association.

Mike has long been an active and valued contributor to the NYLIB community. He currently serves on NYLIB’s Advisory Board, which advises the organization on programming and strategic direction.

NYLIB President Ed Lutz commented: “Alpine Capital Bank has made an excellent choice! Mike is an experienced, strong leader who is actively engaged in the local banking community. NYLIB is proud to call Mike a friend and Alpine Capital Bank a member of the organization.”