ALTAMONT — Stephen F. Hout has been named manager of the Capital Region Market's Altamont branch of KeyBank, at 105 Park Street.

“He is responsible for maximizing branch productivity, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction, and managing the employees within the branch,” according to a release from KeyBank.

Previously a personal banker for KeyBank, Hout joined the company in 2012 as a teller in the Altamont branch. Prior to joining KeyBank, he was sales manager for J.C. Penney in Albany.

Hout earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the State University of New York College at Brockport. A resident and active member of the Altamont community, he volunteers for March of Dimes, Multiple Sclerosis Society, and United Way.  

KeyCorp has assets of approximately $91.8 billion. The 10-county Capital Region Market, one of 23 KeyCorp markets, has 50 branches, approximately 60 ATMs and 900 employees.