OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP. OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP Enhances Board and Announces Chief Risk Officer Transition. OceanFirst Financial Corp. announced the appointment of three members to its Board of Directors.
John F. Barros, Managing Principal, Civitas Builder Boston, MA, effective September 18, 2023; Robert C. Garrett, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health Morris Township, NJ, effective October 1, 2023; Dalila Wilson-Scott, EVP and Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Corporation and President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Philadelphia, PA,effective October 1, 2023.Christopher D. Maher, Ocean First Financial Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, welcomed John, Bob, and Dalila to the existing seasoned professionals on Board of Directors. Maher added,Our new Board members bring significant professional experience at large and complex organizations, provide for enhanced geographic and industry knowledge, and improve diversity.
As OceanFirsts business has grown to encompass markets from Boston to Baltimore, it is critical to ensure Board has the requisite talent and experience to support the Companys growth. Also, effective October 1, 2023, Grace Vallacchi will resign from the Board of Directors of the Company's Bank subsidiary, in connection with her planned retirement from her position as Chief Risk Officer, which will take effect October 11, 2023. Upon Ms. Vallacchis retirement, David Berninger will join Ocean First Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer.
Additionally, the Company announced that John E. Walsh will retire from the Board of Directors at the end of his term in May 2024. Mr. Walsh has served on the Board since 2000. Maher welcomed David Berninger as next Chief Risk Officer.
Davids experience as a senior risk management professional will make this a seamless transition as the company continues to grow the Bank and enhance enterprise risk management efforts.
