Ballston Spa Bancorp, Inc. has announced that Richard P. Sleasman has been appointed to the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Sleasman's appointment fills the vacant seat created after the retirement of director J. Peter Hansen, DVM. Mr. Sleasman is the president and managing director of CBRE – Albany.

He has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage and property management services. An active member in the community, Mr. Sleasman serves on the executive committee of the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce and is the immediate past-chair of the Northeastern New York Red Cross board. He also served as board chair for Senior Services of Albany, the Colonie Youth Center, Albany Area Salvation Army, the Latham (Colonie) Chamber of Commerce and the Albany Airport Rotary.