Peapack-Gladstone senior VP takes on new role
A senior-level change is happening at Bedminster-based Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp.’s subsidiary for equipment finance and leasing, Peapack Capital.
Last week, Peapack Capital announces Senior Vice President David Santom would become responsible for all aspects of...
Wells Fargo appoints president for S. Jersey region
Wells Fargo announced Friday that it has named a new regional president for Southern New Jersey, 18-year company employee John Zimmerman.
Zimmerman, who replaces Brian Formisano, will report to Northeast Region President Larisa Perry.
Zimmerman’s region...
Mistras Group announces hiring of new financial chief
Princeton Junction-based Mistras Group Inc. has named a chief financial officer, it announced Monday.
Edward J. Prajzner started as senior vice president and CFO for the asset protection solutions business, effective Friday, it announced in...
Edison Partners makes $15M investment in fintech
Growth equity investment firm Edison Partners has invested $15 million into MoneyLion, a digital personal finance platform based in New York City.
Its contribution will be the largest in a total $42 million growth investment...
Branchville insurance group selects new EVP
Selective Insurance Group has chosen George “Chip” Dufala Jr. as its new executive vice president.
Dufala will be responsible for the Branchville company’s regional operations, distribution strategies, marketing and customer experience.
“We are delighted to welcome...
Valley wraps up its merger with USAmeriBank
Wayne-based Valley National Bancorp has completed its merger with USAmeriBancorp Inc. as of Jan. 1, it announced this week.
USAB’s wholly owned subsidiary, USAmeriBank, was merged into the Valley National Bank brand at the start...
Washington-based bank hires chief lending officer
Washington-based Oritani Bank has named Kurt Breitenstein its new chief lending officer, following the retirement of current CLO Thomas Guinan.
The decision, announced last week, took effect Tuesday.
Breitenstein began at Oritani in 2016, but has...
Cranford, Cliffside Park accounting firms combine
Cranford accounting firm MSPC Certified Public Accountants and Advisors P.C. has acquired a Cliffside Park accounting firm, effective Jan. 1, it announced recently.
MSPC will add two principals through the merger with Ennis Hargadon LLC,...
EisnerAmper partner: Tax overhaul keeping accountants busy
The holiday arrival of the most massive United State tax code overhaul in decades meant Paul Dougherty of EisnerAmper LLP was hard at work during a time when office buildings can be cricket-chirp quiet.
It's the...
Center for Non-Profits’ Czipo ready to face challenges
Linda Czipo said she and her three colleagues already had it tough enough helping the more than 30,000 nonprofit organizations and 314,000 employees in New Jersey more effectively fulfill their 501(c)(3) missions.
“We provide nonprofits...
