In 1903, he succeeded Daniel O'Day to become president of the bank serving until 1920 when he was succeeded as president by his son, Howard, and became Chairman of the Board of Directors. He also served as president of the New York State Bankers Association.
In 1903, he succeeded Daniel O'Day to become president of the bank until 1920 when he was replaced by his son Howard as president and became Chairman of the Board of Directors. He also served as president of the New York State Bankers Association.