CRANFORD – The New Jersey Bankers Association (NJBankers) recognized 22 Rising Stars of the banking industry during its annual Awards Dinner at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge, Warren, on November 7.
The awards recognize individuals going above and beyond to support their company and their communities.
For the first time this year, the awards were opened to non-bank members of NJBankers. These are businesses that work with the banking industry to ensure its success. Honorees were nominated by their institution and chosen by an independent panel of judges based on their leadership qualities, contributions to the banking industry, and their commitment to better serving their community.
The 2024 Award winners are:
Tony Almeida of Holmdel, NJ, Executive Risk Advisor at CBIZ Borden Perlman
Stephanie Ennett of Forked River, NJ, AVP, Digital Banking & Product Development Manager at First Commerce Bank
Rebecca Guerrasio of Oxford, PA, AVP, Administrative Officer – Employee Development and Innovation at Crest Savings Bank
Mary Helena of Newark, NJ, Internal Auditor at Haven Savings Bank
Margaux Howard of Ridgewood, NJ, FVP, Capital Markets/Commercial Deposits at Valley Bank
Robert Jack of Deptford, NJ, VP, BSA Officer & Deposit Operations at Century Savings Bank
Sai Kailash of Bangalore, India, Product Manager, Bank Payments at Cross River Bank
Jonathan E. Mayer, Esq., of Willow Grove, PA, Associate Attorney at Stevens & Lee, PC
Robert Meighan of New York, NY, FVP, Learning and Development Training Lead at Valley Bank
Matthew Mirett, Esq., of Morristown, NJ, Partner at Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP
Noah Michael O’Hare of Middletown, NJ, Vice President, Retail Operations Administrator at Spencer Savings Bank
Anthony M. Osbourne, Esq., of South Brunswick, NJ, Shareholder at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
Melanie Pellegrino of Rutherford, NJ, Sales Support Manager at Blue Foundry Bank
Katherine Perea of Ogdensburg, NJ, VP, Retail Banking Officer at First Hope Bank
Mark Prowe of Fanwood, NJ, Treasury Operations Officer at Columbia Bank
Emmanuel Ramirez of Wayne, NJ, FVP, Director of SEC Reporting at Kearny Bank
Douglas Reyes of North Plainfield, NJ, Senior Investment Analyst at Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Amanda Roche of Long Valley, NJ, VP, Finance Department Supervisor at Unity Bank
Brooke Rutkowski of Parsippany, NJ, AVP, Learning Specialist at ConnectOne Bank
Jeff Sgarro of Highland Park, NJ, Retail & Operations Training Manager at Provident Bank
Tasfia Sultana of Brick, NJ, Information Security Analyst at Manasquan Bank
Theresa Youmans of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, Universal Banker Supervisor at Manasquan Bank
For more information on NJBankers and upcoming events, visit www.njbankers.com.
About the New Jersey Bankers Association
Founded over 118 years ago, the New Jersey Bankers Association (NJBankers) is a trade association representing 63 banks and 200 service providers. NJBankers provides a variety of services to members including government relations at both the state and national levels, education and professional development, and employee health and welfare insurance programs through its licensed insurance brokerage facility, Bankers Cooperative Group.
