NBT Bancorp Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on September 21, 2026, disclosing that its Board of Directors increased its size to thirteen members and appointed Kimberly A. Boynton as a new director, effective October 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Board expansion: NBT Bancorp's Board increased in size from twelve to thirteen directors to create the vacancy filled by the new appointment.
  • New director: Kimberly A. Boynton, age 57, was appointed effective October 1, 2026.
  • Current role: Ms. Boynton is a licensed real estate agent with Cushman and Wakefield | Pyramid Brokerage Company, specializing in office and industrial real estate in upstate New York.
  • Prior executive experience: Ms. Boynton served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Crouse Health from January 2014 until March 2023, and previously as Chief Financial Officer of Crouse Health from 2003.
  • Independence determination: The Board determined that Ms. Boynton meets the standards of independence set forth by Nasdaq.
  • Committee assignments: Ms. Boynton is expected to serve on the Audit Committee, the Compensation and Benefits Committee, and the Risk Management Committee.
  • Compensation: Ms. Boynton will receive a prorated annual grant of restricted stock units and prorated annual retainers for Board and applicable committee service, consistent with standard director compensation disclosed in NBT's proxy statement.

NBT Bancorp Expands Board with Healthcare and Real Estate Executive

According to the filing, NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:NBTB) reported that its Board of Directors voted on September 21, 2026, to increase the total number of directors to thirteen and to appoint Kimberly A. Boynton to fill the newly created seat. Her appointment takes effect on October 1, 2026. The company disclosed that Ms. Boynton was not selected because of any arrangement or understanding with any other person, and that she received no compensation specifically in connection with her appointment.

The filing outlines Ms. Boynton's professional background in detail. She currently works as a licensed real estate agent with Cushman and Wakefield | Pyramid Brokerage Company, focusing on office and industrial real estate in upstate New York. Before that role, she led Crouse Health as President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2014 until March 2023, and earlier served as Crouse Health's Chief Financial Officer beginning in 2003. Her career began at Crouse in 1998, and prior to joining Crouse she worked in public accounting with Coopers and Lybrand in Syracuse, New York, according to the filing.

The filing also notes Ms. Boynton's board service at several organizations. These include SCR, Inc., a national defense contractor, where she has served on the Board of Trustees since 2016 and is currently Vice Chairperson; Byrne Dairy, Inc. since October 2023; AAA of Western and Central New York since 2005; AAA National since May 2024; NYSTEC since 2024; The Century Club of Syracuse since January 2024; and Christian Brothers Academy since 2010. The company disclosed that there are no reportable related party transactions between Ms. Boynton, or any member of her immediate family, and NBT under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

What Was Disclosed

NBT Bancorp disclosed the expansion of its Board of Directors to thirteen members and the appointment of Kimberly A. Boynton, effective October 1, 2026, including her professional background, committee assignments, independence status, and standard director compensation terms.