Our People

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We welcome you to meet our team.

Those among many who invest and support in the success of Peapack-Gladstone Bank and the communities we serve.

Board of directors
Executive Leadership
F. Duffield Meyercord, Chairman

F. Duffield Meyercord, Chairman

Partner of Carl Marks Advisory Group, LLC; President, Meyercord Advisors, Inc. Director since 1991.
Mr. Meyercord’s Bio
Douglas L. Kennedy

Douglas L. Kennedy

President and Chief Executive Officer of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and the Bank. Director Since 2012.

Mr. Kennedy's Bio
Carmen M. Bowser

Carmen M. Bowser

Retired; Previously Managing Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Division, Capital One Bank, N.A. Director since 2017.

Ms. Bowser's Bio
Dr. Susan A. Cole

Dr. Susan A. Cole

Retired;  previously President of Montclair State University, Director since 2014.
Dr. Cole's Bio
Anthony J. Consi

Anthony J. Consi

Retired; previously Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations, Weichert Realtors. Director since 2000.
Mr Consi’s Bio
Richard Daingerfield

Richard Daingerfield

Retired; Previously Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Citizens Financial Group, Inc. Director since 2014.
Mr. Daingerfield’s Bio
Edward A. Gramigna, Jr.

Edward A. Gramigna, Jr.

Partner and Member of the Management Board, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Director since 2012.
Mr. Gramigna’s Bio
Peter D. Horst

Peter D. Horst

Retired; Previously Chief Executive Officer, PSB. Director since 2019.
Mr. Horst’s Bio
Steven A. Kass

Steven A. Kass

Retired; Previously Chief Executive Officer of Rothstein Kass and former senior partner of KPMG. Director since 2018.
Mr. Kass’ Bio

Patrick J. Mullen

Retired; Previously Director of Banking, State of New Jersey, New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. Director since 2019.
Mr. Mullen’s Bio
Philip W. Smith, III

Philip W. Smith, III

President, Phillary Management, Inc., a real estate management company. Director since 1995.
Mr. Smith’s Bio
Tony Spinelli

Tony Spinelli

Chief Information Officer for Urban One, Inc. Director since 2017.
Mr. Spinelli’s Bio
Beth Welsh

Beth Welsh

General Manager, Bassett Associates, a real estate management company. Director since 2012.
Mrs. Welsh’s Bio






Douglas L. Kennedy

Douglas L. Kennedy

President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Kennedy’s Bio
John P. Babcock

John P. Babcock

Senior Executive Vice President, President of Peapack Private Wealth Management
Mr. Babcock’s Bio
Jeffrey J. Carfora

Jeffrey J. Carfora

Senior Executive Vice President
Mr. Carfora's Bio

Frank A. Cavallaro

Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Cavallaro's Bio

Lisa Chalkan

Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer
Ms. Chalkan's Bio
Brydget Falk-Drigan

Brydget Falk-Drigan

Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Mrs. Falk-Drigan’s Bio
Maureen E. Hemhauser

Maureen E. Hemhauser

Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer and Head of Compliance
Mrs. Hemhauser’s Bio
Robert A. Plante

Robert A. Plante

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Plante’s Bio



Thomas J. Ross, Jr.

Executive Vice President, President, Family Office Services
Mr. Ross’ Bio
Kevin Runyon

Kevin Runyon

Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer
Mr. Runyon’s Bio

Gregory M. Smith

Senior Executive Vice President, President of Commercial Banking
Mr. Smith’s Bio
Vincent A. Spero

Vincent A. Spero

Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Real Estate Lending
Mr. Spero's Bio

Stuart Vorcheimer

Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial and Industrial Lending
Mr. Vorcheimer's Bio
Eric H. Waser

Eric H. Waser

Executive Vice President, Head of Peapack Private Investment Banking
Mr. Waser’s Bio

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market:PGC) is a New Jersey bank holding company.

Founded in 1921, Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a commercial bank that provides innovative wealth management, investment banking, commercial and retail solutions, including residential lending and online platforms, to businesses and consumers. Peapack Private, the Bank’s wealth management division, offers comprehensive financial, tax, fiduciary and investment advice and solutions, to individuals, families, privately held businesses, family offices and not-for-profit organizations, which help them to establish, maintain and expand their legacy. Together, Peapack-Gladstone Bank and Peapack Private offer an unparalleled commitment to client service.