Douglas J. McClintock Joins Flushing Financial Corporation as General Counsel

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Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FFIC) announced the appointment of Douglas J. McClintock as Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective January 3, 2022. McClintock brings extensive experience in banking law, having served at Emigrant Bank and advised Flushing Financial on various banking matters and mergers. CEO John R. Buran expressed confidence in McClintock's ability to enhance the company's executive team with his background in regulatory issues, capital raising, and acquisitions.

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• Appointment of Douglas J. McClintock as Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel, bolstering the executive team.
• McClintock's extensive banking and regulatory expertise could enhance compliance and strategic initiatives.

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UNIONDALE, N.Y., Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq-GS: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced that effective January 3, 2022, Douglas J. McClintock has joined the company as Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

John R. Buran stated, “I am pleased to have Doug join our Executive Team in this new role as General Counsel. He joins us from Emigrant Bank where he served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for the past eight years. Doug is no stranger to Flushing Financial as he has worked as our counsel on several different banking matters and merger transactions during his tenure at Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP, Dentons LLP, and Alston & Bird LLP. Doug brings with him an extensive background in banking and financial matters with considerable expertise in regulatory matters, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions. I am confident that Doug will be a valuable addition to our Executive Team.”

About Flushing Financial Corporation

Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FFIC) is the holding company for Flushing Bank^®, a New York State—chartered commercial bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank serves consumers, businesses, professionals, corporate clients, and public entities by offering a full complement of deposit, loan, equipment finance, and cash management services through its banking offices located in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and on Long Island. As an Equal Housing Lender and leader in real estate lending, the Bank’s experienced lending teams create mortgage solutions for real estate owners and property managers both within and outside the New York City metropolitan area. The Bank also operates an online banking division consisting of iGObanking^®, which offers competitively priced deposit products to consumers nationwide, and BankPurely^®, an eco-friendly, healthier lifestyle community brand.

Additional information on Flushing Bank and Flushing Financial Corporation may be obtained by visiting the Company’s website at FlushingBank.com.

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Contact:
Maria A. Grasso
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Flushing Bank
718-961-5400

FAQ

Who is the new General Counsel of Flushing Financial Corporation?

Douglas J. McClintock has been appointed as the new General Counsel effective January 3, 2022.

What experience does Douglas J. McClintock bring to Flushing Financial Corporation?

McClintock has extensive experience in banking law and regulatory matters, previously serving at Emigrant Bank.

How will Douglas J. McClintock's role impact Flushing Financial Corporation?

His expertise in regulatory compliance and mergers may strengthen the company's strategic initiatives.

What is the significance of Douglas J. McClintock's appointment for FFIC shareholders?

His appointment could enhance the company's governance and strategic direction, potentially benefiting shareholders.