Hanover Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: HNVR), the Mineola, New York-based bank holding company for Hanover Community Bank, has hired William J. Newham III as executive vice president and chief commercial real estate lending officer.
Prior to joining Hanover Bank, Newham was most recently executive vice president and group leader of commercial real estate lending at Dime Community Bank. He also held senior leadership roles at other Long Island based financial institutions.
“Will’s appointment reflects our continued commitment to disciplined growth and relationship-based banking,” said Michael P. Puorro, chairman and CEO of Hanover Bank. “We believe that our recent and ongoing expansion strategies, while proactively managing concentration levels, strengthen our commercial real estate lending platform and position us to pursue attractive opportunities across Suffolk County and Long Island. Will’s relationship-oriented approach, experience, and market knowledge align closely with our strategies and support our continued focus on deposit growth.”
“I am excited to join Hanover Bank and be part of an organization that values relationships, local expertise, and thoughtful growth,” said Newham. “Hanover has built a strong reputation for serving its communities, and I look forward to working with the team to support clients in Suffolk County and across all of Long Island by providing consistent access to commercial lending and relationship focused banking solutions.”
