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Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, are proud to announce that James T. Foti has joined a team of commercial bankers that have recently been hired by Peapack Private to build the Company’s presence with its core competencies across commercial banking, investment banking and wealth management.  James, Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker, will expand the Bank’s footprint with a focus on serving private equity funds, family offices, and closely held middle market businesses. 

With 15 years of financial services experience, Foti previously served as First Vice President, Corporate Banking, at Valley National Bank (formerly Bank Leumi USA) in New York, NY, where he was responsible for securing new banking relationships with companies that have in excess of $150 million in revenues.  

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Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, announce the appointment of James McKenna as Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker.  As the Bank expands its footprint into New York City, Mr. McKenna joins a team of seasoned and highly skilled commercial bankers whose primary focus is to build the Company’s presence with its core competencies across commercial banking, investment banking and wealth management.

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Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, are proud to announce that Ling Li has joined its commercial banking team as a Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker.  Ling is responsible for providing customized bank solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises to achieve their long-term financial goals.  She will look to reinforce and expand the Company’s footprint in the commercial arena with a focus on real estate, private funds, professional services, tech start-ups, and more.

Ling brings over 20 years of financial services experience to Peapack Private.  Most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Group Director, at Signature Bank in New York, NY, Ling built a highly successful portfolio and generated significant revenue growth through the acquisition of new client relationships. She increased product penetration, profitability, and business growth through top tier commercial relations in a wide range of industry sectors including real estate, legal, medical, nonprofit, ecommerce, and retail.  Prior to this role, Ling worked as a Senior Business Relationship Banker at Capital One, HSBC, and JPMorgan Chase, where she consistently increased product penetration and profitability while providing outstanding client service.

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Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market PGC) and Peapack-Gladstone Bank are proud to announce new employees and elevations.

Alexis Bachman has been elevated to the position of Vice President, Assistant BSA/AML Officer at Peapack-Gladstone Bank.  She is responsible for the implementation of a system of internal controls for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, including SARS and anti-money laundering throughout the Bank’s product and services lines, development of policies and standards for measuring compliance and the filing of applicable BSA reports.  Alexis began her career at Peapack-Gladstone Bank in 2012 previously serving as Assistant Vice President, Fraud/BSA/AML/Wire Analyst.  Alexis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in B.F.A., Graphic Design and Multi-Media Arts from Centenary University.

Lisa Brandi joins Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, as Managing Director, Treasury and Client Service Officer.  She is responsible for Treasury Management sales and client service for the Bank’s expansion into the New York market.  Her role will provide clients with extensive knowledge of comprehensive cash management solutions and technologies.  Lisa brings to the Bank over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, previously serving as Senior Sales Support Manager at Capital One Bank where she operated within a multifaceted sales leadership role, ensured exceptional client experience, and produced outstanding portfolio growth.  She collaborated cross-functionally and interdepartmentally to build long-term partnerships with treasury management, centralized account opening, sales operations and support, merchant services, underwriting and the escrow management teams.  Prior to that, she served as Branch Manager, Capital One Bank and Vice President, Branch Manager, at JPMorgan Chase.  Mrs. Brandi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Wagner College in Staten Island, NY,

Annmarie Cogliati has been promoted to Vice President, Client Service Team Leader, at Peapack Private Wealth Management, the wealth management division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank.  She manages a team of Client Service Officers and supports wealth advisors and clients regarding account administration activities.  Annmarie also coordinates with other areas of Peapack Private Wealth Management and outside custodians in support of client assets.  Annmarie has over 40 years of client service experience.  Prior to working for Peapack Private, Annmarie was the Operations Coordinator/Office Manager at a FINRA Registered Broker Dealer and Investment Advisor for Merrion Financial Group LLC in Westfield, NJ.  She also served as a Facilities Planner at Merrill Lynch in New York City and also in various positions at Salomon Brothers in New York.

 Santhosh Kankaria has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Senior Loan Administrator, at Peapack-Gladstone Bank.  She is responsible for training team members on the booking and servicing of residential and consumer loans and has represented Loan Operations on various operations-related projects.  Santhosh has seven years of financial services experience and holds a Masters in Accountancy and Commerce from Madras University.  She is fluent in Hindi and supports the JVBNJ Center of Peace as a Meditation Event Coordinator.

Ashley Rupp has been promoted to the position of Officer, Investment Analyst, at Peapack Private Wealth Management, the wealth management division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank.  She functions as an equity analyst, collecting and performing research on investment in profitable, high-quality companies, partnering with managers and head analysts to generate investment ideas. Ashley has 4 years of financial services experience previously serving at LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Rutgers University and a Certificate in Financial Economics.

Cintia Sousa has been elevated to the position of Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner, at Peapack-Gladstone Bank.  She is responsible for the employment and human resources needs of the Bank’s retail division.  Additionally, Cintia is a co-facilitator of the Bank’s White Glove Hospitality training which includes Co-Chair of the White Glove Service Champions, Co-Chair of the Hospitality Excellence Committee and management of the White Glove High Five Awards Program.  Prior to Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Ms. Sousa served in various positions at Investors and Modern Bank.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese and Minor in Psychology from Rutgers University.  Additionally, she holds an M.S. in Human Resources Management and is a SHRM-Certified Professional.

About the Company

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is a New Jersey bank holding company with total assets of $6.5 billion and assets under management and/or administration of $10.7 billion as of June 30, 2023.  Founded in 1921, Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a commercial bank that offers a client-centric approach to banking, providing high-quality products along with customized and innovative wealth management, investment banking, commercial and retail solutions.  Peapack Private 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.  Visit www.pgbank.com and www.peapackprivate.com for more information.