Peapack-Gladstone Financial and Peapack-Gladstone Bank hired Paula Gambino as a senior vice president, head of SBA. Based in the bank’s headquarters in Bedminster, NJ, Gambino plays a key role in expanding the bank’s SBA business, dedicated to delivering exceptional, personalized service to both new and existing business clients.
With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Gambino previously served as senior vice president, director of SBA lending of Somerset Regal Bank and senior vice president of Community First Bank, where she successfully launched and managed the small business lending department, securing Small Business Administration Preferred Lender status. She was instrumental in developing and implementing strategic business plans that drove significant growth. Prior to that, Paula served as vice president, SBA team leader and vice president, SBA small business development officer at Unity Bank.
Gambino holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Seton Hall University. She holds title, life and health insurance producer licenses in NJ. Gambino is a volunteer for the Women’s Club of Tewksbury Township, and a member of the Somerset County Business Partnership, and Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce.
