ROI Influencers: Finance 2022 — Doug Kennedy
Doug Kennedy
CEO
Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Another strong year for Peapack-Gladstone, a commercial bank that provides innovative wealth management, investment banking, commercial and retail solutions.
Thomas KemlySteven Klein
ROI Influencers: Finance 2022 — Thomas Kemly
Thomas Kemly
CEO
Columbia Bank
In growth mode: After completing acquisition of Freehold Bank in December, Columbia announced plans to merge with Rahway-based RSI Bank.
James Hughes Doug Kennedy
ROI Influencers: Finance 2022 — James Hughes
James Hughes
CEO
Unity Bank
Clinton-based bank, ranked as top community bank for those with less than $2 billion in assets, just reported record quarterly and annual earnings.
Vernon HillThomas Kemly
ROI Influencers: Finance 2022 — Vernon Hill
Vernon Hill
Chairman
Republic Bank
Longtime banker is about to find out how much influence he has, as his bank is in the middle of a fight with investors, who want to oust him.
Bernel HallJames Hughes
ROI Influencers: Finance 2022 — Bernel Hall
Bernel Hall
CEO
New Jersey Community Capital
Experienced investment banker, public housing and real estate executive and Newark community official (with Invest Newark), now heads key financial institution.
Alberto GarofaloVernon Hill
ROI Influencers: Finance 2022 — Alberto Garofalo
Alberto Garofalo
N.J. president
Bank of America
Being the biggest bank in the state is influential enough to make this list, as it helps guide businesses throughout New Jersey, but Garofalo and BofA get an extra push...
ROI Influencers: Finance 2022 — Gilles Gade
Gilles Gade
CEO
Cross River Bank
The new headquarters it opened in Fort Lee last spring is just the start of a big push into the state for the global fintech giant.
John FitzgeraldAlberto Garofalo
ROI Influencers: Finance 2022 — John Fitzgerald
John Fitzgerald
CEO
Magyar Bank
Recently installed as the new chair of the New Jersey Bankers Association; heads the New Brunswick-based bank.
Alma DeMetropolisGilles Gade
ROI Influencers: Finance 2022 — Alma DeMetropolis
Alma DeMetropolis
Managing director, manager of N.J. market
JPMorgan Chase
Well-known and widely respected banker brings more than 25 years of financial experience to advise families, endowments and foundations.
Enrico Della CornaJohn Fitzgerald
ROI Influencers: Finance 2022 — Enrico Della Corna
Enrico Della Corna
Regional president
PNC
Last fall, the bank launched Project 257, an initiative aimed at closing the economic gender gap when it comes to women-owned businesses and startups getting access to the funding they need...
