First Commerce Bancorp, the holding company for First Commerce Bank, announced the addition of several individuals to the Bank’s Board of Directors and Management Team. The Bank has added two new members to its Board of Directors: Aaron Bookman and Stanley Koreyva.
Commenting on their attributes and experience, Chairman Thomas P. Bovino remarked, “Mr. Bookman, a seasoned corporate finance executive and CPA, brings over 25 years of experience leading large public companies. With deep roots in the Lakewood community, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to both shareholder value and corporate governance. His expertise in financial strategy and operational leadership will enhance the Board’s ability to navigate today’s dynamic financial landscape. Mr. Koreyva, a former senior banking executive, brings many years of successful and disciplined banking and regulatory experience to the Board with a fresh and independent perspective regarding relationship building and value creation. His extensive familiarity of industry challenges will assist the independent Board members in understanding the intricate aspects of today’s banking environment. We welcome both gentlemen to our Board of Directors and look forward to their contributions in the many diverse facets of the complex industry and communities that we endeavor to serve.”
Additionally, the Bank has bolstered its Business Development and Risk Management teams by hiring several successful senior level Business Development Officers, Community Banking Specialists and Risk Professionals. With respect to Business Development and Relationship Management, the Bank has hired: Leonard Allen, VP/Business Banking Officer; Daniel Dunn, VP/Treasury Management Officer; Matteo DiGrigoli, Retail Sales & Service Officer; Wendy Glatz-Akmentins, AVP/Branch Manager and Logan Cheow, AVP/Relationship Manager. The hiring of these experienced bankers demonstrates the Bank’s continued commitment to a superior customer experience by offering quality personalized service to our business and retail clients.
Further, as the Bank continues its organic growth by providing a more diverse menu of products and services for its clients, it is imperative that the Bank maintain robust risk management protocols. To that effect, the Bank acquired the services of Daniel Beagle, SVP/Chief Risk Officer to oversee the Risk Management function of the Bank. Beagle has a proven track record in effectively managing risk over his 30+ years in the banking and insurance industries.
On the acquisition of their talents, President & CEO Donald Mindiak commented, “Through the disruption created by recent merger and acquisition activity within our industry, the Bank was able to secure the services of these exceptionally talented and experienced banking professionals. Each brings a distinctly unique and comprehensive skill set to our Bank, with a dedication to professionalism and service to customer and community alike. We are extremely proud of these hires and look forward to their positive contribution of creating an enhanced customer service experience as well as a heightened level of value creation for our shareholder base.”