TD Bank combined its previous commercial and corporate and specialty banking teams to create a new commercial bank. Chris Giamo, head of commercial bank for TD Bank, will lead the newly formed business. read more

JAN 29, 2021 - 7:12 am

Gateway First Bank hired Charlie Crouse as the bank’s new senior vice president of commercial lending. Crouse previously served as managing director of energy lending at Bank SNB, which would later undergo a merger to become Simmons Bank. read more

JAN 11, 2021 - 6:42 am

Rodney Jordahl retired as CFO of Bell Bank on Dec. 31. With Jordahl’s retirement, Blake Nelson was named CFO and Carrie Bjorge was named SVP/controller for Bell Bank. read more

JAN 8, 2021 - 6:24 am

Brad Ringwald joined CFBank as chief commercial banking officer. Ringwald is a commercial banking executive with 25 years of experience. He recently served as president of commercial banking for First Financial Bank. read more

JAN 7, 2021 - 6:39 am

According to a JPMorgan Chase survey, nearly half (44%) of small businesses have explored online lending in the past year, with 25% procuring an online loan. For the upcoming year, 56% said they would be open to procuring an online loan if they find themselves in need of capital. read more

JAN 6, 2021 - 6:58 am

California Bank & Trust (CB&T) promoted Eric Ellingsen from president and COO to CEO. Ellingsen will continue his role as president while taking on new leadership responsibilities as CEO. Ellingsen has been with CB&T for 20 years. read more

JAN 5, 2021 - 6:54 am

WSFS Bank expanded its commercial banking team in the Greater Philadelphia region with the addition of three commercial lending relationship managers, including Kimberly Godshall, Duane Lacsamana and Scott Woll Jr. read more

JAN 5, 2021 - 6:52 am

Janet Brown joined Banner Bank as executive vice president and chief information officer. Brown will replace Steve Rust, who spent the last 15 years as CIO at Banner Bank before retiring. Brown was previously the CIO for Garden City Group. read more

DEC 30, 2020 - 7:24 am

Blue Ridge Bankshares, the parent holding company of Blue Ridge Bank, and Bay Banks of Virginia, the parent holding company of Virginia Commonwealth Bank, received all required bank regulatory approvals for the pending merger of Bay Banks into Blue Ridge. read more

DEC 30, 2020 - 7:18 am

Thomas R. Cangemi was appointed to the role of president and CEO of both New York Community Bancorp and New York Community Bank, effective Dec. 31. He will succeed Joseph R. Ficalora, who will retire after 55 years of service. read more

DEC 29, 2020 - 7:16 am

Signature Bank named Lisa Bond to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief corporate social impact officer, which encompasses D&I and ESG initiatives. In addition, Ana Harris was promoted to the post of senior vice president and chief human resources officer. read more

DEC 17, 2020 - 7:05 am

Rabobank appointed Tamira Treffers-Herrera and Robert Sinescu co-heads of North American client coverage. Treffers-Herrera also assumed the role of vice chairperson and head of the Atlanta office. Sinescu is the head of the Chicago office. read more

DEC 17, 2020 - 7:02 am

First Business Bank, a division of First Business Financial Services, hired Greg Block as vice president of commercial banking. Block has more than 18 years of banking experience, including experience in commercial banking, private banking, portfolio management and credit administration. read more

DEC 15, 2020 - 6:42 am

Hancock Whitney announced plans to expand into Jackson, MS, by hiring a well-known, experienced team of local commercial bankers. read more

MAR 26, 2020 - 6:55 am

Santander Bank’s Commercial Banking division closed a $75 million asset-based revolving credit facility on behalf of Wind Turbine & Energy Cables Corporation. read more

JAN 31, 2020 - 6:25 am