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ROI Influencers: Power List 2026 — Banking

By ROI-NJ Staff

Cash moves markets and shapes the fate of companies across the state today and tomorrow.

Meet the financial leaders whose influence matches the capital they mobilize.

ROI Influencers

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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Ryan Blake

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Ryan Blakeexecutive vice president and chief operating officerBCB BankFollowing a strong 2025 he is executing a strategic branch modernization project across Hudson and Union counties focusing on high-tech low-touch customer experiences for 2026.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — James Cadet

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James Cadetmarket executive and managing directorMerrill Lynch Wealth ManagementAn industry veteran he leads three offices with nearly 200 employees managing more than $20 billion in assets and liabilities.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Cathy Callahan

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Cathy Callahanbusiness banking Northeast executive and managing directorBank of AmericaShe is spearheading a new $50 million credit initiative for New Jersey-based women- and minority-owned businesses.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Matthew Carcich

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Matthew Carcich president and CEO Freedom Bank He has strengthened the bank's role through strategic growth personalized banking and innovation. His leadership and industry involvement make him a respected and influential voice in the state's banking sector.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Enrico Della Corna

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Enrico Della Cornaregional president for New Jersey New York City and parts of upstate New York and Connecticut PNC Bank.Advises on lending capital deployment and interest-rate strategy building client relationships mentoring bankers and partnering with communities to support economic growth and...
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Rob Curley

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Rob Curleyregional president for the Mid-Atlantic regionTD BankRecently honored for leadership in community fundraising he advises on regional commercial lending trends.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Gilles Gade

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Gilles GadeCEOCross River BankDrives fintech expansion and community development scaling lending partnerships and innovative payment solutions while emphasizing regulatory compliance. Fort Lee-based Cross River continues rapid growth in finance and community development.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Jose Guerrero

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Jose Guerreropresident and chief operating officerSpencer Savings BankDirects day-to-day banking operations implements strategic initiatives manages finance and technology integration oversees lending and treasury functions ensures operational efficiency and compliance and builds partnerships to support community lending and customer service excellence.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Bernel Hall

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Bernel Hall president and CEO N.J. Community Capital Leads a five-year $1 billion growth strategy to expand community lending and investments—accelerating affordable housing small-business financing CDFI partnerships capacity building and projects that drive equitable economic development across New Jersey.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Maureen Hemhauser

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Maureen HemhauserChief risk officer and executive vice president a Peapack Private Bank & Trust.Leads enterprise risk compliance and governance advising senior leadership on strategic resilience; honored with the Woman of Impact Award for her leadership integrity and commitment to responsible banking.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Thomas Kemly

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Thomas Kemly president and CEO Columbia Bank. Kemly champions the bank's affordable-housing initiatives—driving community lending public-private partnerships and targeted financing programs; he prioritizes impact investing.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Doug Kennedy

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Doug Kennedy president and CEO Peapack Private Bank & Trust Led the brand unification to streamline client experience integrate services and strengthen market presence—driving strategic growth digital modernization cross-team collaboration and enhanced wealth and commercial banking solutions.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Steven Klein

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Steven Kleinchairman president and CEONorthfield BankRecently completed his term as chair of the New Jersey Bankers Association advocating for regulatory reform community banking priorities and collaborative industry leadership to support local economies.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Adam Kleinman

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Adam Kleinman Managing director and New Jersey market executive Wells Fargo. Oversees the Open for Business Fund supporting small businesses leads commercial banking and small-business lending directs community investment public-private partnerships and champions workforce development and local economic inclusion.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Anthony Labozzetta

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Anthony Labozzettapresident and CEOProvident BankLeads integration after the Lakeland merger managing $24.5 billion in assets steering strategic growth operational consolidation and commercial and retail lending
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Shannon Lazare

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Shannon Lazareis executive vice president and New Jersey regional presidentM&T Bank. She brings more than 20 years of banking experienceLeverages 20+ years of experience to lead regional strategy deepen client relationships expand commercial lending champion community investment mentor teams and drive...
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Elizabeth Magennis

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Elizabeth MagennispresidentConnectOne BankOversees strategy commercial and consumer banking risk and growth; as second vice chair of the N.J. Bankers Association she advocates industry policy fosters community lending mentors leaders and advances affordable-housing and small-business financing.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Chris Maher

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Chris Maherchairman and CEOOceanFirst BankLed a Dec. 2025 merger with Flushing Financial to form a $23 billion bank (expected Q2 2026). He champions a relationship-driven model strong Jersey Shore roots New York expansion and regional growth.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Ellen Marshall

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Ellen Marshalli executive vice president and head of corporate and middle market bankingSantanderNewly promoted leads client strategy and lending expands regional middle-market relationships drives revenue and mentors teams to deliver tailored financing and risk solutions.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Chris Martin

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Chris Martin executive chairman Provident Bank Guided the Lakeland merger to completion strengthening the bank's regional footprint and asset base. He now provides strategic board oversight and mentors senior leadership for sustained growth.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Martin Melilli

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Martin Melillimarket president for Central New JerseyTD BankOversees operations across multiple counties and is known for boosting small-business lending. Serves on local economic councils and advances workforce development.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Craig Montanaro

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Craig Montanaropresident and CEOKearny BankFirst vice chair of the N.J. Bankers Association Craig leads strategic growth community and small-business lending. His partnership programs have boosted local economic development deposit growth and regional philanthropic initiatives.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Rebecca O’Connell

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Rebecca O'Connell president and head of middle market corporate banking Citizens Bank Advises corporate leaders on financial strategy and operational efficiency. She oversees treasury and finance functions including liquidity planning capital markets working capital risk management reporting and systems implementation.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Patrick Ryan

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Patrick Ryan president and CEO First Bank Champions the banking industry in Trenton. He leads strategic growth regulatory advocacy community engagement and risk management driving strong financial performance while fostering partnerships and policy influence for New Jersey's banking sector.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Michael Shriner

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Michael Shriner president CEO and director BCB Bank Leads the bank's strategic direction and branch modernization initiatives overseeing operational improvements digital upgrades and customer experience enhancements.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — James Vaccaro

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James Vaccarochairman president and CEOManasquan BankLeads strategic growth governance and community banking initiatives. He oversees lending risk management and customer service improvements.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Banking — Gretchen Wilcox

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Gretchen Wilcox president and founder G.S. Wilcox & Co. Created the first female-founded commercial real estate mortgage banking firm in 1994. She has financed over $6.5 billion—including 60+ million sq ft and 10000+ apartments—manages a $1.6 billion portfolio earned NJ honors founded a memorial...
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Visibility drives success. These communications professionals craft strategic narratives deliver compelling content and secure media exposure to ensure your message resonates.
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From big games to bold performances, these leaders fill venues and spark conversation. This category honors the executives, producers, promoters, and creatives who keep...
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