Patriot Bank announces key additions to executive leadership in credit, lending and information technology
April 29 2021 - 4:05PM
Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (“Patriot”) (NASDAQ:PNBK), the
parent company of Patriot Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), today announced
it has two executive hires and a promotion. Karen Rojeski has
joined Patriot as its Executive Vice President and Chief Credit
Officer. Steven Grunblatt has been promoted to Executive Vice
President and Chief Information Officer. David Lowery has been
hired as Head of Lending.
Ms. Rojeski most recently served as Executive
Vice President – Chief Credit Officer at Metropolitan Commercial
Bank and previously held the position of Senior Vice President –
Special Assets Department Manager at Union Savings Bank. Ms.
Rojeski brings a rich and diverse experience in community bank
credit and lending. Ms. Rojeski holds an undergraduate degree from
San Francisco State University and a Master of Science from
Fairfield University. Ms. Rojeski commented, “I’m very pleased to
be joining Patriot, and to be working with such talented credit and
lending professionals”.
Mr. Grunblatt joined Patriot Bank in 2014 as
SVP, Director of Technology. He brings with him over twenty-five
years of experience in various facets of information technology,
including management and oversight of all aspects of vendor
management, infrastructure and technology implementation. Mr.
Grunblatt graduated from the Wharton School of Business in
Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. “My career with
the Bank continues to provide new challenges and opportunities. I’m
excited to be joining the executive management team that I’ve
worked so closely with for the last seven years”, stated Mr.
Grunblatt.
Mr. Lowery is an experienced lending executive
and will serve as Patriot Bank’s Head of Lending. He will be
responsible for originations, pool purchases and directing the
lending function. Mr. Lowery has served in various senior
capacities with several institutions including Iberia Bank,
Metropolitan and M&T Bank. He has built highly successful
lending businesses in the New York metropolitan area. Mr. Lowery
commented, “I am very much looking forward to building Patriot’s
commercial and consumer lending, while supporting the communities
in which we do business”. Mr. Lowery holds an MBA from Loyola
University in Maryland in addition to his Undergrad in Economics
from Loyola.
“I’m pleased and excited to be able to expand
the Bank’s leadership team by adding such talented individuals with
deep industry experience. I look forward to the efforts each of
them will bring to Patriot’s success”, commented President and CEO
Robert Russell. “These individuals have extensive records of
performance and will be a substantial resource for Patriot and its
customers.
About the Company
Founded in 1994, Patriot National Bancorp, Inc.
(“Patriot” or “Bancorp”) is the parent holding company of Patriot
Bank N.A. (“Patriot”), a nationally chartered
bank headquartered in Stamford, CT. Patriot operates
with full-service branches in Connecticut and New York and
provides lending products and services nationally. Patriot’s
mission is to serve its local community and nationwide
customer base by providing a growing array of banking solutions to
meet the needs of individuals and small businesses owners.
Patriot places great value in the integrity of its people and how
it conducts business. An emphasis on building strong client
relationships and community involvement are cornerstones of our
philosophy as we seek to maximize shareholder value.
Contact: |
Patriot Bank, N.A.900 Bedford StreetStamford, CT
06901www.BankPatriot.com |
Frederick K. StaudmyerEVP & Chief Administrative
Officer 203-252-5921 |
Robert G. Russell, Jr.President & Chief Executive
Officer203-252-5939 |
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