Putnam Economic Development Corp. Names Mahopac Banker To Board

MAHOPAC, NY — Christopher W. Ryder, executive vice president of Putnam County National Bank in Carmel, has joined the Putnam County Economic Development Corporation's Board of Directors.

“The Putnam County Economic Development Corporation is thrilled to have Chris join us. His enthusiasm, education and experience are all greatly appreciated by our team,” said Kathleen Abels, president of PCEDC. “Chris is a Putnam County native but has also resided in London and in three major U.S. cities. He brings with him a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge regarding best practices in economic development.”

Prior to joining PCNB, Ryder was a corporate attorney at a law firm in New York City. He advised clients on a host of complex commercial transactions and provided practical solutions to his client's legal and regulatory concerns.

Born and raised in Carmel, Ryder received his Bachelor of Arts from Johns Hopkins University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School. He lives in Mahopac with his girlfriend, Alley, and Newfoundland dog, Bear.

At the bank, Ryder is directly engaged in all aspects of the lending operations in addition to serving as the bank’s in-house legal counsel for a wide range of matters. Most recently, he helped implement the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program at PCNB, which issued hundreds of loans to community businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the PCEDC news release.