NexTier Names Aiello Rochester Regional President
Michael Aiello will lead NexTier Bank's commercial and consumer banking initiatives across the Rochester and Williamsville markets.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in People
NexTier Bank has named Michael Aiello regional president for its Rochester and Williamsville markets. Aiello previously served as senior vice president and commercial lender in Rochester and joined the bank's executive management team.
Why it matters
The appointment comes as NexTier works to expand its presence across Western New York after entering the Rochester market in late 2024. It gives the bank a local leader with more than 18 years of banking experience for its regional growth.
Aiello brings more than 18 years of banking experience to the role, and NexTier Bank operates 34 community offices across Western Pennsylvania, New York and Dublin, Ohio. The announcement does not state how many branches or staff the Rochester and Williamsville markets will include.
The players
NexTier Bank
NexTier Bank N.A. is a subsidiary of NexTier Inc. that operates community offices in Western Pennsylvania, New York and Dublin, Ohio.
Michael Aiello
Michael Aiello is a banker with more than 18 years of experience who also serves as president of Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation and works as a high school basketball official.
The details
Aiello will lead the bank's commercial and consumer banking initiatives across the region. He previously served as senior vice president and commercial lender in Rochester before joining the bank's executive management team.
Timeline
Late 2024: NexTier enters the Rochester market.
2021: NexTier begins commercial banking relationships in the Rochester area.
November 2, 2026: NexTier names Aiello regional president.
Roadmap
NexTier's 2024 entry into Rochester set the stage for this leadership appointment as the bank builds out its Western New York presence. The move follows the bank's commercial relationships in the area dating back to 2021.
Rochester-area businesses and borrowers may see NexTier's commercial and consumer banking services shaped by Aiello's leadership as the bank expands. The announcement does not specify changes to products, rates or branch hours.
The takeaway
Local leadership appointments often signal a bank's commitment to a regional market. Watch for NexTier's next Rochester announcements to see how its presence develops.
Further reading
Explore more Business People coverage for other leadership moves in the Rochester region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Rochester Business Journal.
