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Mark J. Noto Joins BCB Bank as New Chief Lending Officer & David Garcia Makes Lateral Move as Executive Vice President of BCB’s Newly Formed Subsidiary BCB Capital Group (BCG)
Noto and Garcia are commercial banking industry veterans each bringing more than 30+ years of financial industry experience in Commercial Lending and
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[{"type":"text","content":"Noto and Garcia are commercial banking industry veterans each bringing more than 30+ years of financial industry experience in Commercial Lending and Commercial Real Estate\nBAYONNE, N.J., April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BCB Bancorp (NASDAQ: BCBP), the parent company of BCB Bank (the “Bank”), is pleased to announce the hiring of Mark J. Noto as BCB Bank’s Chief Lending Officer. David Garcia will make a lateral move to Executive Vice President (“EVP”) of BCB’s newly formed subsidiary, BCB Capital Group (“BCG”). Noto and Garcia will report to BCB’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas M. Coughlin, and Ryan Blake, BCB’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”). As BCB’s Chief Lending Officer, Noto will be responsible for all the Bank’s lending initiatives. “We are very pleased to have Mark join our team. His wealth of experience in C&I lending, finance, and his commitment to community banking fit BCB’s mission. His expertise and leadership will help us map and navigate the terrain as we continue to focus on our existing customer base while creating a positive strategy that helps to bring greater clarity to business owners during these uncertain economic times,” said Tom Coughlin, CEO of BCB Bank. Most recently, Noto served as the Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Banking for Investors Bank (Citizens Bank a/o April 6, 2022). Noto was successful in growing the bank’s Commercial and Industrial Loan division over his decade of service. His success involved the creation of several specialty businesses while never losing focus on the Bank’s core community-based clients. “My approach has always been straight forward. Listen to your client, understand their business, and give them the best solution that works for them and the Bank,” said Noto. “I chose BCB because I believe I can make a positive impact. Their solid foundation in banking principles and their will to grow the business made my decision a comfortable one.” Noto earned a Bachelor of Arts degree for Economics from Fordham University in New York City, New York. He has served as a board member for Neighborhood Housing of New York City, New York Industries for the Blind, and The Staten Island Zoological Society. DAVID GARCIA BECOMES EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF BCB’s NEWLY FORMED SUBSIDIARY BCB CAPITAL GROUP (“BCG”). David Garcia will make the...