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ESL Federal Credit Union Announces Planned Opening of Finger Lakes Corporate Office

Rochester, NY — ESL Federal Credit Union announced its intention to open a Finger Lakes Corporate Office in Farmington, NY in spring 2027. The new corporate office, located at 1100 Corporate Drive, has begun an extensive renovation of its 70,000-square foot space and will accommodate more than 150 employees once completed.

The new office, which will be known as the ESL Finger Lakes Corporate Office, will serve as expansion space for the credit union and further strengthen its presence in the Finger Lakes region.

“We are pleased to mark our next chapter of growth with the planned opening of our Finger Lakes Corporate Office,” said Tom Rogers, president and CEO, ESL Federal Credit Union. “As an organization whose Purpose is to help our communities thrive and prosper, this investment reflects our long-term commitment to deepening relationships across the Finger Lakes region. The new office creates room for future growth while helping us maintain the collaborative workplace culture that allows us to deliver superior experiences to our members.”

In addition to office space for more than 150 employees, the renovation will also include four training rooms, and employee amenities such as a wellness room, a Café, meeting and collaboration spaces, and a fitness center. The renovation project is expected to support local contractors and represents another example of ESL’s ongoing investment in the communities it serves.

ESL has owned the Farmington property for nearly 20 years and originally used the space for IT and training-related needs. The new office further strengthens ESL’s presence in the Finger Lakes and supports its continued growth following the acquisition of Generations Bank in January 2026.

Member service at all ESL locations will continue uninterrupted throughout the renovation and opening process. The drive-up ATM on the property will also remain available. No branch services will be available at the Finger Lakes Corporate Office. ESL’s corporate headquarters will remain at 225 Chestnut Street in downtown Rochester.

Rendering of the ESL Federal Credit Union Finger Lakes Corporate Office lobby featuring a reception desk, guest seating, wood-accent ceiling details, and contemporary finishes.

Lobby

Rendering of the ESL Federal Credit Union Finger Lakes Corporate Office collaboration room featuring an open floor plan with lounge seating, small tables, workspaces, whiteboard, and a flexible meeting area with natural lighting.

Collaboration room

Rendering of a large conference and presentation room at the ESL Federal Credit Union Finger Lakes Corporate Office with rows of seating and presentation screens.

Conference room

Rendering of the ESL Federal Credit Union Finger Lakes Corporate Office employee cafe featuring a modern kitchen, island seating, and large windows.

Café kitchen area

Rendering of the ESL Federal Credit Union Finger Lakes Corporate Office employee cafe and break area with café-style table seating, lounge booths, and kitchen amenities.

Café seating area

About ESL Federal Credit Union

With more than 100 years of locally owned history, ESL Federal Credit Union serves as a full-service financial institution to more than 465,000 members and 18,800 businesses. Founded in 1920, the company provides personal banking, business banking, mortgage services and wealth management services through its locally based 33-branch network; telephone, mobile and online banking; and live chat center.

The Rochester-based financial institution employs more than 1,000 people in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region and holds more than $10.8 billion in assets. Since 1996, ESL has paid out 30 consecutive Owners’ Dividends to its members totaling more than $350 million. Since the creation of its Community Impact initiative in 2018, ESL has reinvested more than $182 million in grants throughout the community. The company has appeared on Great Place to Work® lists since 2010. ESL Federal Credit Union is headquartered at 225 Chestnut Street, in Rochester, and can be found online at www.esl.org.

For more information, contact:

Rich Pulvino, APR
Vice President/Director, Marketing
rpulvino@esl.org
585.336.1009