The New Jersey Bankers Association (NJBankers) recognized 23 Rising Stars of the banking industry during its annual Awards Dinner at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren on Nov. 13. The awards acknowledge individuals who go above and beyond to support their company and their communities.
Bankers is the “Voice of the Garden State Banking Industry” – a trade association representing banks of all sizes across the state. The awards were open to NJBankers Bank Members and Associate Members, 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 2025 Award winners are:
- Ryan Baumann, of Oradell, VP, Senior Underwriter, Peapack Private Bank & Trust
- Jose Manuel Borbon of Paterson, VP, Audit Manager, Northfield Bank
- Jason Cappa of Springfield, VP, Senior Wealth Management Systems Analyst, Peapack Private Bank & Trust
- Nicole Carr of Union Township, VP, Finance Department Supervisor, Unity Bank
- Justin Chan of Mountain Lakes, SVP, Associate General Counsel, Valley Bank
- Nicole Economy of Basking Ridge, AVP, Technology Support Manager, Peapack Private Bank & Trust
- Leah Edwards Hosmer of Annapolis, Md.: VP, Member Relations Officer, Mid-Atlantic Region, Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)
- Colin Fletcher of Pemberton, VP, SBA Government Lending Division Manager, Magyar Bank
- Elena Golubtsov of Feasterville, Pa.: SVP, Transformation Coach, Valley Bank
- Nicole Gonzalo of Riverview, Fla: Operations Manager, Onboarding and Account Setup, Columbia Bank
- Amy Lane of Ogdensburg, VP, Commercial Lending Operations Administrator, Provident Bank
- Mike Mangione of Waldwick, FVP, Retail Sales and Development Leader, Kearny Bank
- Shellyse Marte of Jersey City, AVP, Culture and Experience Strategist, ConnectOne Bank
- Megan Murphy of Point Pleasant, VP, Commercial Lender, Manasquan Bank
- Quin Ojageer of West Orange, VP, Relationship Manager I, First Bank
- Giselle Olmo of East Windsor, BSA Quality Control Lead, First Commerce Bank
- Edwin Peraza of Hackensack, Regional Manager North Central C, PNC Bank
- Andy Russell of Wayne, Marketing Specialist, Blue Foundry Bank
- Romy Sanger of Teaneck, AVP, Product Manager, Cross River
- Kyle Slickers of Pine Beach, VP, Commercial Relationship Manager, First Bank
- Erick Vazquez of Manchester, BSA Analyst III, First Commerce Bank
- Izabela K. Wdowiak of Lafayette, AVP, Private Client Operations Coordinator, Kearny Bank
- Tracy Woodfield of Manasquan, AVP, Learning and Development Manager, Manasquan Bank
