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Credit unions are at the epicenter of a seismic shift in the financial sector. The nonprofit cooperatives—once known for their modest expansion—are buying up banks at record rates, with deals proposed in 2024 involving $7.21 billion in assets so far. For community banks interested in selling, these all-cash buyouts have offered welcome relief amidst a…

A $4 billion bank and fintech company with a rapidly expanding payments and card business faced a critical need: new leadership to steer this crucial division. They sought an executive who could either sustain and grow the existing business or a visionary leader capable of revolutionizing their operations. This case study explores how AJ Consultants…

June 24, 2024 – Pittston, PA – AJ Consultants (AJC), a leading executive search firm in the banking and finance industry, is proud to announce its instrumental role in placing Jeremy Kuiper as the Executive Vice President and Fintech President at MVB Financial Corp (MVB). AJC was engaged by MVB to conduct an extensive search…

A $17 billion bank headquartered in rural West Virginia faced a daunting challenge: finding a suitable Chief Operating Officer (COO) in a shallow pool of local talent. After unsuccessful attempts to recruit independently and through another search firm, the bank turned to AJ Consultants (AJC), who successfully filled the role in under eight weeks. Let’s…

Meet Your New Banking & Finance Recruitment Partner At AJC, we approach banking and finance recruitment in a more thorough, personal way that transcends the transactional. Interested in learning more? Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to. AJC by the Numbers There’s no ceiling on the talent we can source for you. And…

Via searches carried out by AJ Consultants, DC Green Bank has tapped a new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer. DC Green Bank is proud to announce. Greg Haygood as their new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will bring his outstanding experience to the team to develop a more equitable and sustainable…

With the assistance of AJ Consultants Danielle Ader, C&N (Citizens & Northern Corporation, NASDAQ: CZNC), has added to the strength of its Wealth division with the addition of Craig Morgenstern as VP & Senior Investment Officer. Morgenstern brings 15+ years of experience in investment strategy, portfolio management and financial planning to C&N. He holds a…

Exchange Authority advises and educates their clients on the process, creates all required documents, coordinates the Exchange of funds, and provides full reports at the end of the Exchange. In 2008, Exchange Authority was acquired by Fidelity Cooperative Bank, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the bank. Learn more by visiting https://exchangeauthority.com/. Exchange Authority appoints Al…

Original Article can be found here… https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2023/04/13/illinois-first-bankers-trust-st-charles-county.html An Illinois-based bank plans to open its first office in Missouri, with the goal of tapping into suburban growth in the St. Louis metro area. First Bankers Trust Co. plans to open a loan production office in St. Charles County. A site has not been chosen and it’s…

NEWS PROVIDED BY: Capital Bancorp, Inc. ROCKVILLE, Md., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Bank is pleased to announce that Steve Poynot, the Bank’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to the position of President of the Bank. In his new role, Mr. Poynot will have overarching responsibility for…

Hebron, MD — May 17, 2023 — Hebron Savings Bank announced that Brian Gottschalk has joined the Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. Mr. Gottschalk will develop and expand business relationships in the Maryland and Delaware markets. He will lead the team of Commercial Lenders to provide high-quality business solutions, drive service…

https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2023/06/16/first-mid-bank-and-trust-hires-new-st-louis-area.html First Mid Bank & Trust hires a new St. Louis-area president The Mattoon, Illinois-based bank named a new regional community bank president in the St. Louis area. The Mattoon, Illinois-based bank announced Friday it has named Bruce Dyck to succeed Chris Frein in the position. Frein jumped in April to Central Bank of St.…

March 14, 2023 Mark Haranas, Chief Executive Officer of MutualOne Bank, has announced that Joe Regan has joined the Bank as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Regan will be responsible for directing all of the Bank’s finance functions and assisting with the creation and implementation of strategies. He will also provide financial counsel to the Chief…

AJ Consultants has been retained by MVB Financial Corp. (MVBF) to find their Chief Fintech Risk and AML Officer. This vital leadership role happens to be with one of the true entrepreneurial community banks and top Fintech’s in the industry. The role is responsible for oversight of the Bank’s BSA/AML/OFAC and fintech onboarding/risk management functions. Responsibilities include assessing…

AJ Consultants has been retained by Sandy Spring Bank to find their next Chief Internal Auditor, a role that will be integral to the banks continued success while reporting to the CEO and board. Sandy Spring Bank has been a force in the financial services community for over 150 years. They are a 13 billion+ player that…

“I am pleased and proud to announce that AJ Consultants LLC very own Danielle Ader has been selected to be part of a 3 person Manager Search Committee here for Luzerne County in Northeastern PA”, said Adam Eckels, Owner AJ Consultants. “Danielle has been an integral part of the community here for many years and has been a member…

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AJ Consultants has been engaged by one of the Mid Atlantic’s most efficient, strong, community banks looking for its next President. They are a challenger in the industry with a Fintech streak starting. AJC will be conducting an all encompassing search to identify their next President. More to come, stay tuned!

AJ Consultants recently completed its retained search for the Chief Risk Officer of BillGO with the placement of Bryan Kanefield. Used by 32 million consumers and thousands of financial institutions, Fintech’s and billers, BillGO combines speed, choice and intelligence with simple integration to change the way people make and receive bill payments. Kanefield is tenured…

Fidelity Bank today announced the appointment of Joseph Silva to Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, effective immediately. In this role, he will lead all aspects of Commercial Banking and Cash Management sales with a focus on growing the business while also embracing Fidelity Bank’s LifeDesign approach. He succeeds Barry Bliss, Chief Commercial Banking…