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SIEROTKO NAMED EVP, CHIEF LENDER AT PROVIDENT
Provident Bank has promoted Walter Sierotko, its top commercial real estate lender, to executive vice president and chief lending officer.
The Iselin-based bank announced in mid-April that Sierotko will now be responsible for the strategic direction of its commercial lending function, overseeing the management and development of
real estate lending and credit administration, according to a news release. The Pequannock resident has also held senior leadership positions with Bank of New York, HSBC and Wells Fargo, while he holds a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Maryland.
He is a member of NAIOP and serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest New Jersey.
NEWMARK ADDS
SALES ASSOCIATE TO
GROWING TEAM
Newmark Associates has expanded its team with the addition of Mary Therese O’Brian, a veteran sales and marketing executive.
O’Brian, who joins the Cedar Knolls- based firm as a sales associate, brings more
than 20 years
O’Brian offers marketing strategies for Commercial Real Estate Women’s New York and New Jersey chapters, serving as co-chair of the public relations and member recognition committees. She studied marketing at the University of Notre Dame, earned a bachelor’s in marketing from Thomas Edison State College and a mini-MBA in digital marketing from Rutgers Business School.
WARE MALCOMB
NAMES PRINCIPAL IN
NEWARK, NEW YORK
Design firm Ware Malcomb has promoted Edward Mayer to principal, architecture, in its Newark and New York offices.
In his new position with the Irvine, California-based firm, Mayer is responsible for the overall leadership and growth of the architecture studios for the Northeast region.
“Ed’s 25-plus years of architectural experience and strong management skills have been a tremendous asset to Ware Malcomb’s Northeast regional operations,” said Kenneth Wink, Ware Malcomb’s CEO. “His leadership has
led to the continued expansion of our services in multiple states throughout the region. We congratulate Ed on his success and well-deserved promotion to principal.”
A licensed architect in New York and New Jersey, Mayer joined Ware Malcomb in 2016 as studio manager,
Edward Mayer
architecture, for the firm’s New Jersey office.
As a result of his success in growing the architecture practice, he was promoted in 2018 to director,
Walter Sierotko
its commercial lending lines of business. In addition, as a member of the institution’s executive management team, he will work closely
architecture, for New Jersey and New York.
Mayer has worked across the region on significant projects in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York and Maryland, including several multistory distribution buildings as well as large land planning assignments, according to a news release. With a bachelor’s
in architecture from the University of Notre Dame, he is an active member of NAIOP and represents Ware Malcomb at industry events throughout the region. RE
with senior leaders to focus on the strategic growth of lending and deposit relationships.
Sierotko, who was previously Provident’s executive vice president, director of real estate lending, is based at the company’s headquarters.
“I’m confident in Walt’s ability to strengthen and lead our overall commercial lending efforts,” said Chris Martin, chairman, CEO
and president. “Since joining Provident in November 2015, his leadership has contributed to the steady growth and profitability
of the bank’s commercial real estate lending portfolio. Walt’s expertise and commitment to our lending strategy firmly positions us for the continued growth of our commercial lending business.”
Sierotko has more than 30 years of banking experience in commercial
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“From her early years with Thomson Reuters, Therese has earned a reputation as a client-first, results driven, innovative leader who inspires enthusiasm, respect and appreciation from her clients,” Newmark said in a news release. “Her success is based on her proven ability to orchestrate and manage several processes at one time, in the end harmonizing the goals of all parties.”
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