Tag: Columbia Bank
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Columbia Bank’s CEO elected to Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Board of Directors
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) recently announced that its members have elected Thomas J. Kemly to the Board of Directors. Kemly will serve a four-year term commencing on Jan. 1. “The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York plays a critical role in providing member banks access to economical wholesale credit,”…
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Columbia Bank Foundation offers support to non-profits affected by COVID-19
The Columbia Bank Foundation recently announced a special program to support non-profit organizations affected by COVID-19. With an original pledge of $300,000 the foundation nearly doubled its support to $600,000 due to the overwhelming need. A special carve out of $200,000 was designated to local hospitals in order to support the outstanding efforts of front-line…
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Columbia Bank grant benefits Camp ROBIN, Silver Linings, Old Bridge Food Bank
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge Township’s Parks and Recreation Department recently received a $20,000 community grant from Columbia Bank to benefit several department programs. In partnership with the Special Projects for Special Children Foundation, Camp ROBIN received $7,000 for technology upgrades, including installation of Wi-Fi throughout the building, and the purchase of iPads. Silver Linings…
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Columbia Bank appoints senior vice president/Commercial Banking market manager
Columbia Bank appointed Oliver Lewis to senior vice president, Commercial Banking market manager. In his new role, Lewis will be responsible for the bank’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and Middle Market activities in central and southern New Jersey as well as parts of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Columbia, Lewis held several leadership roles within the…
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Columbia Bank names new senior vice president
Columbia Bank has named Matthew Clements its new senior vice president, head of Retail Sales and Product. In his new role, Clements will be responsible for developing sales practices for the bank’s retail branch network, designing programs to increase productivity, and facilitating new product development. Prior to joining Columbia, Clements held similar roles at Citibank.…
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Columbia Bank appoints executive vice president for Commercial Banking
Joseph Dempsey has been appointed as executive vice president, head of Commercial Banking for Columbia Bank, the company’s wholly-owned banking subsidiary. In that role, Dempsey will be responsible for the bank’s commercial lending functions, including C&I, SBA, Middle Market Lending, Commercial Real Estate and Construction financing, as well as the bank’s Business Development division. Dempsey…
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Edison Township, community businesses sponsor YMCA camp
EDISON – A new pilot program started by the Township of Edison allowed children to attend YMCA’s Oakcrest Camp, located on Inman Avenue in Edison. Local businesses were asked to sponsor children so they could have a camp experience, according to information provided by the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA). Several businesses…
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Columbia Bank teams up with Bayshore Lunch program
PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA BANK A volunteer crew of Columbia Bank employees recently teamed up with The Bayshore Lunch Program in Keyport to serve nourishing meals to needy residents. Columbia Bank is a regular supporter of local food banks and feed-the-hungry programs throughout New Jersey and collects food items as part of its annual food collection…
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Team Columbia completes community project in Woodbridge
PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA BANK A volunteer crew of Columbia Bank employees recently painted a senior citizen home in Woodbridge, part of the “Tooling Around The Township” program. For this spruce up, the exterior of the home was power washed and painted. The yard was also brightened up, with new flowers planted. All labor and…
