BCB Bancorp Inc., the holding company for BCB Community Bank, said the Bayonne-based organization has named a new executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Michael Lesler has joined the bank from Clifton Savings Bank, where he was executive vice president and chief operating officer. He has also held C-suite positions with Bank of New Jersey, including serving as CEO and president.
“We are excited and privileged to have Michael join our executive team,” Thomas Coughlin, BCB’s CEO and president, said in a prepared statement. “With over 20 years of executive experience in the banking industry in the New York metropolitan area, Michael brings significant experience, insight and depth to our executive team as we proceed with our plans for future growth and expansion.”