Kathleen Barry Kane

Profession and company: Vice President/Branch Manager BankonBuffalo.

How do you celebrate your Irishness? With family and friends and lot of Irish music, Irish food and green beer.

Name a hero you admire and why? My late brother Kevin Barry, known for his kindness, generosity, and boundless care for others.  Kevin left us far too soon, but his spirit continues to inspire me every day.

Something people would be surprised to know about me... When traveling abroad I got locked in a stairwell in Stuttgart Germany.

Biography: Kathleen Barry Kane, Vice President and Commerical Branch Manager, a dedicated leader in the banking industry with over 41 years of experience.

In 2016, I was the 2nd employee recruited to help launch a new banking division in Buffalo. Just eight years later, the bank has grown into one of the top five in the region, a testament to my leadership, commitment and expertise. Throughout my career, I have helped countless individuals and new businesses reach their financial goals, including one success story that led to a visit from the President Obama.

I am a graduate of Canisius College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Outside of work, I have dedicated much of my time to community service.  I have been involved in the East Aurora Boys and Girls Club and recently inducted in their Wall of Fame. I am also very active in the Rotary Club of Orchard Park, serving as treasurer.

I reside in East Aurora, NY with her husband 100% Irish-American James B Kane and the proud mother of two grown children, James B Kane, IV and Kelsey M Kane.      


2025 Heroes of Irish America Awards

 



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