North Jersey Community Bank's Jehan Sanders Selected by New Jersey Bankers Association as 'New Leader In Banking'

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- North Jersey Community Bank (NJCB), the fastest growing bank in New Jersey, announced today that Vice President of Relationship Banking, Jehan Sanders, has been selected as one of the 2010 "New Leaders in Banking" by the New Jersey Bankers Association and NJ Banker magazine. Recipients are determined by an independent panel of judges, none of whom are active bankers, and are recognized as rising stars of the banking industry who are making significant contributions to their institutions and communities.  

Sanders began working at NJCB five years ago, and holds over 12 years of experience in the banking industry. At NJCB, she is primarily responsible for the bank's depository growth through relationship building, and serves as the bank's liaison to the community, as well as the client advocate to the bank. Sanders also acts as a bridge between customers and the bank's ability to provide the services requested, and is instrumental in customizing solutions to meet NJCB clients' unique needs.

"In my 12 years of banking experience, I have learned an incredible amount and have been presented with challenges for which I had to quickly and efficiently find solutions," said Jehan Sanders of winning this honor. "Exploring and uncovering innovative ways to form meaningful relationships between the bank and its clients has been a highlight for me and allowed me to succeed in my career."

"Jehan's role at NJCB is crucial as it begins the moment a prospect is introduced to NJCB and continues through the acquisition process and evolves into meeting the ongoing needs of the client," said chairman and CEO Frank Sorrentino III. "She has exceeded expectations in her role, and it is because of dedication like hers, to our customers and community, that we have been so successful in customer acquisition."

Sanders serves on the board of directors for The Greater Fort Lee Chamber of Commerce, and is an active member of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Lee Rotary Club. She volunteers for the CFA Institute program, the American Cancer Society, and is a member of the Islamic Center of Passaic County (ICPC). Additionally, she is a committed volunteer for Bergen County's nonprofit organization Shelter our Sisters, where she teaches women about the basics of banking and financial stability.

NJCB offers a complete range of financial services for both personal and business customers, backed by advanced technology.  The bank provides a full-line of banking products and services, including mortgages, home equity loans and lines of credit, as well as a wide selection of commercial services. Its Simply Better Money Market Account, with one of the highest rates in the area, is available for both business and personal accounts and includes free checking and free online bill pay.  The bank features signature amenities including a free coffee bar, customer lounge and business center complete with plasma screen TVs and Internet connections.  Each of the seven branches – Cresskill, Cliffside Park/Fort Lee, Hackensack, Englewood Cliffs, Ridgewood, Fort Lee and West New York – also feature NJCB's exclusive "Coin Toss" free coin counting machine as well as extended lobby hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday. In addition, the Cresskill, Cliffside Park/Fort Lee, Hackensack, Englewood Cliffs and West New York locations offer a drive-thru window with extended hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. NJCB also provides 24-hour ATM service and free online banking at www.njcb.com.

About North Jersey Community Bank (NJCB):

North Jersey Community Bank was founded by local community and business leaders to provide the highest level of personalized community banking services to Northern New Jersey. With a strong commitment to the communities it serves, the bank offers a variety of innovative deposit and loan products. 

North Jersey Community Bank received a top ten ranking on NJBIZ's 50 Fastest Growing Companies List, was a finalist for the publication's Emerging Business of the Year award and was named to Inc. magazine's Inc. 500|5000 list as the 64th fastest growing bank in the country.

In addition, NJCB was also a recipient of the Forbes® Enterprise Awards--the most esteemed and sought after small-business awards in the United States. The Forbes® Enterprise Awards honor the visionary practices and exemplary achievements of a select few small businesses.

NJCB is an Equal Housing and Equal Opportunity Lender, and a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.  For more information, call 201-816-8900, or visit the bank's website at www.njcb.com.

SOURCE North Jersey Community Bank