TOMPKINS FINANCIAL CORP 8-K

What Happened
Tompkins Financial Corporation filed an 8-K (Regulation FD disclosure) to announce that Phillip M. Quintana was appointed President‑Elect of Tompkins Community Bank, effective March 16, 2026. The filing states Mr. Quintana will assume the role of President of Tompkins Community Bank in or about July 2026 upon the previously disclosed retirement of John M. McKenna, who is President of Tompkins Community Bank and Executive Vice President of the Company. A press release dated March 16, 2026 is included as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Appointment announced under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) in an 8-K filed March 16, 2026.
• Phillip M. Quintana named President‑Elect of Tompkins Community Bank, effective March 16, 2026.
• Quintana expected to become President in or about July 2026 upon the retirement of John M. McKenna.
• Press release announcing the change is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Why It Matters
This filing communicates a planned leadership succession at Tompkins Community Bank, signaling management continuity at the bank-level. The 8-K does not disclose compensation, financial impacts, or other material terms, so there is no immediate change to reported earnings or financial statements disclosed in this filing. Investors should note the personnel change for governance and strategic continuity reasons and watch for any future disclosures with additional details on timing, responsibilities or related financial effects.