Ascendia Bank

Len Kulesa, CFO, Ascendia Bank - PROVIDED BY ASCENDIA BANK
Dec 2, 2025

Ascendia Bank names Kulesa chief financial officer

Len Kulesa will oversee financial performance, accounting and regulatory affairs following his appointment as CFO at the former Glen Rock Savings Bank.

Headshot for John Allen, president & CEO, Ascendia Bank. PROVIDED BY ASCENDIA BANK
Aug 19, 2025

Ascendia Bank taps NJCC exec Allen as next CEO

The North Jersey financial institution will welcome John Allen IV this month, succeeding longtime leader Ferdinand Viaud ahead of his retirement.

Jun 7, 2023

Ascendia Bank’s 5th branch set for Bergen County (updated)

According to President and CEO Ferdinand (Fred) Viaud, "The new Oradell branch is yet another example of our recent growth."

Ascendia Bank moved its headquarters and set up a mortgage lending center at 11 Harristown Road in Glen Rock.
Jan 9, 2023

Community banks adapt to changing times

Particularly coming out of the pandemic, with its boost in the adoption of digital processes and conveniences in all facets of life, the time to innovate or suffer the consequences is nigh.

Ascendia Bank moved its headquarters and set up a mortgage lending ceter at 11 Harristown Road in Glen Rock.
Nov 15, 2022

Ascendia Bank opens new HQ in Glen Rock

As a birthday present to itself – the former Glen Rock Savings Bank turns 100 this year – the financial institution expanded its footprint with a new corporate office.

Meg Natale, Joseph Wojtecki, MaryLou DiMattia, President and CEO Fred Viaud, Hawthorne Mayor John Lane, Frank Matthews and Mike Sciara at Ascendia Bank's Hawthorne branch.
Oct 20, 2022

Ascendia Bank celebrates 100 years (slideshow)

The former Glen Rock Savings Bank recently celebrated its centennial with events held at its four branch locations earlier this month, including special incentives, giveaways and, of course, cake.

Matthew Levinson, CFO, Ascendia Bank.
Jan 11, 2022

Ascendia Bank names CFO

Matthew Levinson will oversee a broad range of internal finance-related responsibilities at the former Glen Rock Savings Bank.