NBT Bank announced that Tesha Mihaly has joined the company as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Originator, serving customers throughout the North Country region.
Mihaly will guide borrowers through the home financing process, reviewing financial profiles, explaining mortgage options and supporting customers from application through closing. She will work with NBT Bank’s home lending operations team.
A lifelong member of the Bolton Landing community, Mihaly brings more than 16 years of mortgage experience in the North Country. Prior to joining NBT Bank, she served as a Residential Mortgage Officer at Arrow Financial Corporation.
Mihaly serves on the Board of Directors for Pine Knolls Alliance Church, the Wiawaka Center for Women and the Children’s Committee of Warren County.
NBT Bank and its parent company, NBT Bancorp Inc., are headquartered in Norwich, NY. NBT Bancorp had assets of $16 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025, and trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol NBTB. Member FDIC.
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The Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health will honor Sybil Newell, chief executive officer of RISE Housing and Support Services, as its 2026 Citizen of the Year at the Annual Mental Health Matters Benefit on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge.
Newell is being recognized for her commitment to strengthening mental health services and expanding access to supportive housing across Saratoga County. She has worked with individuals facing homelessness, mental illness and substance use challenges.
Since becoming executive leader at RISE in 2016, Newell has overseen growth in programs, community partnerships and housing efforts that serve hundreds of people each year. She has also worked in direct mental health support and held roles in frontline services and state government before returning to lead RISE.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Skidmore College and a master’s degree in Community Psychology from Sage Graduate School.
“I’m incredibly honored to be recognized by the Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health,” said Newell. “This work has always been about the people we serve and the belief that everyone deserves stability, dignity, and the opportunity to rebuild. I’m proud to be part of a community that continues to come together to support mental health and housing solutions.”
The Annual Mental Health Matters Benefit brings together community members, advocates and service providers to raise awareness and support for local mental health initiatives. More information and event registration are available at https://www.scccmh-saratoga.org/general-news/2026-mental-health-matters-benefit. Information about RISE is available at https://www.riseservices.org/.
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