Rhinebeck Bancorp Appoints Director Suzanne Rhulen Loughlin

What Happened
Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. filed an 8-K on August 18, 2026 announcing the immediate appointment of Suzanne Rhulen Loughlin to the Company’s Board of Directors. Ms. Loughlin was also named to the Board’s Compensation Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee.

Key Details

• Appointment effective August 18, 2026.
• Committee assignments: Compensation Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee.
• Current role: Co-founder and Executive Vice President of CrisisRisk Strategies, LLC.
• Past experience: served two years as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of a public government‑services company; founded Firestorm Solutions, LLC in 2005 (sold in 2017); worked 15 years at Frontier Insurance Group in legal and administrative leadership roles.
• Service with Rhinebeck entities: has served as a director of Rhinebeck Bank (the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary) since 2011 and served as a director from 2019 until December 17, 2025 (as stated in the filing).
• The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings related to her selection and no reportable disclosures under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K.

Why It Matters
Board appointments affect corporate governance and oversight. Ms. Loughlin’s background in crisis management, legal and administrative leadership, and prior service with Rhinebeck Bank suggests added experience on governance and compensation matters. The filing discloses no special arrangements tied to her selection, which is relevant for investors monitoring board independence and governance practices.