commercial banking

TD Bank U.S. announced July 6, 2026, that Jill Gateman has been named head of U.S. Commercial Banking.
Jul 7, 2026

TD Bank reorganizes US Commercial Banking leadership

TD Bank promoted Jill Gateman to head of U.S. Commercial Banking as it reorganizes its corporate, commercial and small business units.

New bank
Jun 1, 2026

BCB Community Bank names O’Brien president, CEO

Veteran banker Thomas O'Brien will help address operational challenges at the Bayonne-based financial institution.

Valley National Bank's headquarters in Morristown
Apr 15, 2026

Valley Bank expands commercial banking into Arizona

The new Phoenix commercial banking team will target middle-market growth as part of the Morristown financial institution's national expansion strategy.

2025 to 2026
Feb 20, 2026

Valley Bank: Middle-market momentum meets uncertainty in 2026

The bank's annual C&I Survey revealed gains in cash flow, productivity and profitability in 2025, as respondents face inflation, hiring and fraud risks heading into the new year.

Valley Bank executives and local officials broke ground on the financial institution's new Morristown headquarters in June 2022.
Feb 2, 2026

Valley Bank bets on ‘owning the middle’ as centennial nears

The Morristown-based financial institution launched its “That’s How” brand campaign as it approaches its 100th anniversary and outlines growth plans.

Curt Lang joins Valley Bank as chief banking officer for New Jersey. - PROVIDED BY VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
Nov 17, 2025

Valley names Lang chief banking officer for NJ

Making the move from M&T Bank, Curt Lang joins to help strengthen commercial leadership and local market growth.

Wells Fargo exterior signage.
Sep 29, 2025

Kleinman to succeed Dontas as Wells Fargo NJ market exec

Adam Kleinman takes over, continuing and reaffirming the bank's local commitment. He succeeds Peter Dontas, with a yearlong transition and focus on client growth.

New bank
Sep 22, 2025

OceanFirst Bank announces 114 job cuts in mortgage shift (updated)

As it exits residential loan origination, to an external partnership, the financial institution plans to lay off a share of workers in New Jersey.

BankUnited's new corporate banking office, pictured here, expands the roster at HQ Plaza in Morristown. PROVIDED BY BANKUNITED
May 16, 2025

BankUnited opens Morristown office to expand Tri-State reach

The Florida institution launched a corporate banking outpost at HQ Plaza focused on commercial and corporate banking as well as commercial real estate lending.

Wells Fargo Executive Vice President Pete Dontas speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on June 26, 2024.
Jul 8, 2024

NJBIZ Conversations: Wells Fargo Executive Vice President Pete Dontas

The banker, who has 40 years of experience in New Jersey, offers a mid-year assessment of the economy and business climate.