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Patriot Bank Expands Its Board and Senior Leadership Team
Richard Smith, Jeff Seabold and Thedora Nickel elected Directors.Paul Simmons appointed EVP, Chief Credit OfficerNicole L. Wells appointed SVP, Head of
About this update from Patriot National Bancorp Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Richard Smith, Jeff Seabold and Thedora Nickel elected Directors.Paul Simmons appointed EVP, Chief Credit OfficerNicole L. Wells appointed SVP, Head of OperationsRebecca Mais appointed SVP, High Net Worth and Specialty DepositsRaquel Gillett appointed SVP, Digital Transformation and Risk Analytics STAMFORD, Conn., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot Bank, N.A. (“Patriot Bank”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNBK), is pleased to announce the election of Richard Smith, Jeffrey Seabold and Thedora Nickel to serve on the Patriot Bank’s Board of Directors and the appointment of the following leaders to the management team: Paul Simmons as Executive Vice President, Chief Credit OfficerNicole L. Wells as Senior Vice President, Head of OperationsRebecca Mais as Senior Vice President, High Net Worth and Specialty DepositsRaquel Gillett as Senior Vice President, Digital Automation and Risk Analytics These appointments strengthen Patriot Bank’s leadership team as the organization focuses on delivering exceptional banking services to high-net-worth clients and the fiduciaries who serve them. “We are delighted to welcome Richard, Jeff, Teddy, Paul, Nicole, Rebecca, and Raquel to their new roles,” said Steven Sugarman, Chief Executive Officer of Patriot Bank. “Their collective expertise and vision will advance Patriot’s mission to empower our clients while delivering exceptional value to our shareholders.” Richard Smith, Director Richard Smith brings 40 years of banking expertise, specializing in private banking for high-net-worth individuals. Beginning his career as a banking analyst with Manufacturers Hanover in New York, he later held senior roles at Imperial Bank and Comerica Bank in Southern California. In 2005, Smith founded The Private Bank of California and served as its President. After its sale to Banc of California in 2012, he was named President of Banc of California’s Private Banking Division. Smith serves on the Board of CalPrivate Bank, the Zimmer Children’s Museum, and the Westside Food Bank in Los Angeles. “It is a privilege to join Patriot Bank’s Board of Directors,” said Smith. “Patriot Bank’s commitment to serving high net worth clients and their advisors aligns with my passion for fostering strong client relationships.” Jeffrey Seabold, Director Jeff Seabold is an accomplished...