The New Jersey Bankers Association recently recognized 22 Rising Stars of the banking industry during its annual Awards Dinner in Warren.
The awards recognize individuals going above and beyond to support their company and their communities. And for the first time this year, the awards were opened to non-bank members of NJBankers. These are businesses that work with the banking industry to ensure its success. Honorees were nominated by their institution and chosen by an independent panel of judges based on their leadership qualities, contributions to the banking industry, and their commitment to better serving their community.
The 2024 Award winners:
- Tony Almeida of Holmdel: Executive Risk Advisor at CBIZ Borden Perlman
- Stephanie Ennett of Forked River: AVP, Digital Banking & Product Development Manager at First Commerce Bank
- Rebecca Guerrasio of Oxford, Pennsylvania: AVP, Administrative Officer – Employee Development and Innovation at Crest Savings Bank
- Mary Helena of Newark: Internal Auditor at Haven Savings Bank
- Margaux Howard of Ridgewood: FVP, Capital Markets/Commercial Deposits at Valley Bank
- Robert Jack of Deptford: VP, BSA Officer & Deposit Operations at Century Savings Bank
- Sai Kailash of Bangalore, India: Product Manager, Bank Payments at Cross River Bank
- Jonathan Mayer, of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania: Associate Attorney at Stevens & Lee, PC
- Robert Meighan of New York: FVP, Learning and Development Training Lead at Valley Bank
- Matthew Mirett of Morristown: Partner at Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP
- Noah Michael O’Hare of Middletown: VP, Retail Operations Administrator at Spencer Savings Bank
- Anthony Osbourne of South Brunswick: Shareholder at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
- Melanie Pellegrino of Rutherford: Sales Support Manager at Blue Foundry Bank
- Katherine Perea of Ogdensburg: VP, Retail Banking Officer at First Hope Bank
- Mark Prowe of Fanwood: Treasury Operations Officer at Columbia Bank
- Emmanuel Ramirez of Wayne: FVP, Director of SEC Reporting at Kearny Bank
- Douglas Reyes of North Plainfield: Senior Investment Analyst at Peapack-Gladstone Bank
- Amanda Roche of Long Valley: VP, Finance Department Supervisor at Unity Bank
- Brooke Rutkowski of Parsippany: AVP, Learning Specialist at ConnectOne Bank
- Jeff Sgarro of Highland Park: Retail & Operations Training Manager at Provident Bank
- Tasfia Sultana of Brick: Information Security Analyst at Manasquan Bank
- Theresa Youmans of Little Egg Harbor: Universal Banker Supervisor at Manasquan Bank
