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Kyle Rogers named senior vice president, public relations manager for M&T Bank's Western New York & upstate regions

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Mon, Dec 15th 2025 12:50 pm

M&T Bank Press Release & Photo

Kyle Rogers has been named senior vice president, public relations manager for M&T Bank’s Western New York and upstate regions. Rogers will succeed Thea Pecht, who was promoted to the role of head of WNY strategic initiatives in the office of Regional President and Chief Administrative Officer Tracy Woodrow.

Before joining M&T, Rogers worked at Highmark Health where he led corporate communication strategies for the $29 billion health care company across its New York market. He possesses over 12 years of experience, guiding one the health care brand (Blue Cross Blue Shield) through a pandemic, multiple hospital and labor contract negotiations, and Highmark’s affiliation with HealthNow New York Inc.

Rogers received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University at Buffalo. He resides in Buffalo and serves on the board of directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York and Blood Cancer United’s Eastern Great Lakes Region.

At M&T, Rogers will serve as spokesperson and oversee all external communications and public and media relations for the bank’s Western New York and upstate New York regions. This includes 180 branch locations surrounding Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Albany, Watertown, Elmira and Binghamton.

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