Valley Bank President Joe McCoy Leads Westchester Business Council

Joe McCoy has taken over the chairmanship of the Business Council of Westchester, a role that places him at the head of the county’s largest business membership organization.

The council named McCoy at its annual dinner held on Tuesday at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle. McCoy serves as the market president for commercial banking at Valley Bank. In that capacity, he oversees a team that provides financial services to small and middle-market companies, privately held firms, and non-profits across the Hudson Valley, the Bronx, and Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Marsha Gordon, the president and chief executive officer of the council, cited McCoy’s long-term relationship with regional businesses as a key factor in his selection. Gordon noted that McCoy has spent more than 25 years in financial services. She described him as a strategic visionary and a trusted advocate for economic growth in the area. Gordon stated that McCoy’s work in helping organizations manage complex financial opportunities and challenges makes him well suited to guide the council forward.

McCoy is not new to local civic engagement. He serves on the boards of Yonkers Partners in Education and ArtsWestchester. He also mentors local youth through the Scholar Program at Gorton High School. His professional reputation in the region has earned him spots on both the Westchester Power 100 and Hudson Valley Power 100 lists.

Upon accepting the role, McCoy emphasized the diversity of the council's membership. He stated that the organization represents more than 1,100 members, ranging from multi-national corporations to solopreneurs. He said he looks forward to working with Gordon, the staff, and the board to support those members and promote regional economic growth.

McCoy succeeds Jamie Schutzer of the Adera Group. Schutzer completed a four-year tenure as board chair. Gordon expressed gratitude for Schutzer’s service, noting that his leadership strengthened the council and supported the local business community.

McCoy holds a bachelor of arts from Muhlenberg College and a master of business administration from Rutgers University. He completed the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking in 2023. He lives in Pleasantville with his wife and three children.