LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:FFIC) (the "Company"), the parent holding company for Flushing Savings Bank, FSB (the "Bank"), today announced that Ruth Filiberto has been named Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources. 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: "I am very pleased that Ruth has joined the senior management team at Flushing Savings Bank. Her extensive experience in human resources combined with her knowledge and expertise within the financial services industry in multi-cultural environments make her an important addition to our team as the Bank transitions from a traditional thrift to a more commercial-like banking institution."
Ms. Filiberto has over 27 years of human resources experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Flushing Savings Bank, she was a Vice President, Human Resources of First Data Corporation. From 1986 to 1992, Ms. Filiberto was an Assistant Vice President, Human Resources at Sumitomo Bank Ltd. From 1982 to 1986, she was an Assistant Treasurer, Human Resources at The Bank of New York. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from SUNY Geneseo. Ms. Filiberto is an 11-year resident of East Northport, New York, where she resides with her husband, Mark, and their two children.
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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.
Additional information on Flushing Financial Corporation may be obtained by visiting the Company's web site at http://www.flushingsavings.com.