Oak Ridge, N.J. – October 27, 2022 – Thomas J. Shara, President and CEO of Lakeland Bank is pleased to announce Lakeland Bank has been named Organization of the Year by the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce (GTRCC). This award was established in 2014 as a special recognition for companies or individuals who showed commitment to social responsibility, exemplified strong community involvement, excelled in their individual category, and was a true friend to the GTRCC.
“Our friends at Lakeland Bank have exemplified all the above and they are in excellent standing with the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce!” said Marina Papanikolas, CEO of the GTRCC.
“Supporting our communities is in our DNA – it’s our mission today just as it was over 50 years ago, and recognition like this from the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, makes me so proud to know we are continuing to honor this commitment,” said Thomas Shara, President and CEO.
“Lakeland Bank is privileged to have GTRCC as a community partner. Our partnership began because we share the same values; dedication to community involvement, education as a pillar of giving, and a focus on helping our neighbors achieve their goals.” said Debra Morgan, Lakeland Bank Senior Vice President, Regional Administrator Coastal Region and member of the GTRCC board.
About Lakeland Bank
Lakeland Bank is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:LBAI), which has over $10 billion in total assets. With an extensive branch network and commercial lending centers throughout New Jersey and Highland Mills, N.Y., the Bank has been offering business and retail banking products and services for over 50 years. Business services include commercial loans and lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, loans for healthcare services, asset-based lending, equipment financing, small business loans and lines, and cash management services. Consumer services include online and mobile banking, home equity loans and lines, mortgage options and wealth management solutions. Lakeland is proud to be recognized as New Jersey's #1 Best-In-State Bank by Forbes and Statista, named a Best Bank To Work For by American Banker and Best Companies Group, rated a 5-Star Bank by Bauer Financial and named one of New Jersey’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies by NJBIZ. Visit LakelandBank.com for more information.