Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 33/100
1 mention(s) identify COLIN L. READ, PHD as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARROW FINANCIAL CORP | 2024-04-25 | Dr. Read, age 64, has been a Director of the Company since 2013; he has also served as a Director of GFNB and SNB since 2010 and April 2022, respectively. Dr. Read is a professor of economics and finance in the State University of New York system. He served as Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh, New York for four years, after three years of service on the Clinton County Legislature. He is President of ESG Analytics Group, an organization that assists corporations in environment, social and governance ("ESG") risk management. He has taught money and banking since 1987, and teaches sustainability. He is a published author, with various contributions to print, online and television media, as well as 12 books on global finance. Dr. Read has a PhD in economics from Queen’s University, an MBA from the University of Alaska, a law degree from the University of Connecticut, a master’s degree in Taxation from the University of Tulsa and a bachelor's degree in Physics from Simon Fraser University. His expertise in economics and understanding of the Plattsburgh, New York area are key strengths. | Holds a PhD and bachelor's degree in Physics, which involves significant technical and mathematical skills. His academic background and role as a professor in economics and finance suggest strong quantitative and analytical capabilities that likely include programming or related technical skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2020-03-27 | Colin L. Read, PhD, age 60, has been a Director of the Company since 2013 and a Director of GFNB since 2010. Dr. Read teaches banking and finance as a tenured full professor in the State University of New York system. He was elected Mayor of Plattsburgh, NY in 2016, after three years of service on the Clinton County Legislature. He is a published author, with various contributions to print, online and television media, as well as 12 books on global finance. Dr. Read has a PhD in economics from Queen’s University, an MBA from the University of Alaska, a law degree from the University of Connecticut, and a master’s degree in Taxation from the University of Tulsa. His expertise in economics and understanding of the Plattsburgh area are key strengths. 2019 Director Compensation Total: $57,098. |
| 2022-03-25 | Colin L. Read, PhD Mr. Read, age 62, has been a Director of the Company since 2013 and a Director of GFNB since 2010. Dr. Read teaches banking and finance as a tenured full professor in the State University of New York system. He was elected Mayor of Plattsburgh in 2016, serving from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2021, after three years of service on the Clinton County Legislature. He is a published author, with various contributions to print, online and television media, as well as 12 books on global finance. Dr. Read has a PhD in Economics from Queen’s University, an MBA from the University of Alaska, a law degree from the University of Connecticut, and a master’s degree in Taxation from the University of Tulsa. His expertise in economics and understanding of the Plattsburgh area are key strengths. |
| 2024-04-25 | Dr. Read, age 64, has been a Director of the Company since 2013; he has also served as a Director of GFNB and SNB since 2010 and April 2022, respectively. Dr. Read is a professor of economics and finance in the State University of New York system. He served as Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh, New York for four years, after three years of service on the Clinton County Legislature. He is President of ESG Analytics Group, an organization that assists corporations in environment, social and governance ("ESG") risk management. He has taught money and banking since 1987, and teaches sustainability. He is a published author, with various contributions to print, online and television media, as well as 12 books on global finance. Dr. Read has a PhD in economics from Queen’s University, an MBA from the University of Alaska, a law degree from the University of Connecticut, a master’s degree in Taxation from the University of Tulsa and a bachelor's degree in Physics from Simon Fraser University. His expertise in economics and understanding of the Plattsburgh, New York area are key strengths. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30