News | January 15, 2025
Northwest Bank Welcomes Robert Cornelius as Community Lending Officer in Buffalo, New York
BUFFALO, NEW YORK, JANUARY 17, 2025 – Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking solutions, has appointed Robert Cornelius as regional vice president, community lending officer. Rocco Diina, senior vice president, head of mortgage sales, made the announcement.
In this role, Cornelius will originate new CRA-qualifying residential mortgage and small business relationships across the Buffalo market and serve as a liaison between the bank and local community organizations, including the Belmont Financial Education Center and Habitat for Humanity Buffalo.
“At Northwest, we have been committed to helping communities and neighborhoods across Western New York grow and prosper. We are happy to welcome Robert to our Northwest team because he is passionate about providing CRA banking solutions and services to our neighbors, businesses and organizations who need them most,” said Diina.
A Buffalo native, United States Army veteran and Alfred University graduate, Cornelius has worked in banking since 2016. Active in his community, he has been publicly recognized for his efforts serving with programs and organizations like the Juneteenth Youth Committee, WUFO Radio Station Community Outreach Program, Movies in the Park at MLK Park, KeyBank Neighbors Day at the Delavan/Grider Community Center as well as speaking at Sankofa Days on the importance of developing good financial habits.
Of his new role, Robert said, “Northwest Bank has a reputation for doing the right thing for its communities and customers in the Buffalo market, and I am excited to join them in their mission to provide financial solutions and advice to our friends and neighbors across Western New York.”
About Northwest
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Northwest Bank. Founded in 1896, Northwest Bank is a full-service financial institution which offers a complete line of business and consumer banking products, as well as employee benefits and wealth management services. Currently, Northwest operates 130 full-service financial centers and eleven free standing drive-up facilities in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana. Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol NWBI. Additional information regarding Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank can be accessed online at www.northwest.bank.
