LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 21, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:FFIC) (the "Company"), the parent holding company for Flushing Savings Bank, FSB (the "Bank"), today announced that Robert Kiraly, age 52, has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Auditor. The announcement was made by John R. Buran, Flushing Financial's President and Chief Executive Officer on behalf of Flushing's Board of Directors.
Mr. Buran stated: "Bob has been with Flushing Savings Bank for a relatively short period of time; however, in that time he has significantly improved the Bank's audit function, and through his expertise in commercial banking, regulatory compliance and branch operational experience has raised-the-bar on our operational standards. Recently, Bob directed the Auditing Group to establish the proper controls on several high-priority initiatives. He is a true professional and an asset to our organization. I am very pleased to have him as a member of our management team and particularly happy to afford him this opportunity that he so richly deserves."
Mr. Kiraly is a seasoned banking executive with over 27 years in the commercial banking industry. Prior to joining the Bank in 2006 as First Vice President and Chief Auditor, he held senior management positions at New York Community Bank, Long Island Commercial Bank, Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co. and National Westminster Bank, USA. Mr. Kiraly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Suma Cum Laude, from Long Island University. Additionally, he is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Risk Professional and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Mr. Kiraly resides in Huntington, NY with his wife Lynn, daughter Kristen and son Jonathan.
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About Flushing Financial Corporation
Flushing Financial Corporation is the holding company for Flushing Savings Bank, FSB, a federally chartered stock savings bank insured by the FDIC. The Bank conducts its business through fourteen banking offices located in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Nassau County. Additionally, the Bank has further expanded outside its geographic footprint with its online banking division, iGObanking.com.
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