Patriot Bank Expands Board and Senior Leadership, Targets High-Net-Worth Private Banking

PNBK
October 06, 2025

Patriot Bank, N.A. announced on May 19, 2025, the election of Richard Smith, Jeff Seabold, and Thedora Nickel as new Directors. These appointments aim to strengthen the bank's governance and strategic oversight.

The bank also expanded its senior leadership team with key appointments, including Paul Simmons as EVP, Chief Credit Officer, and Nicole L. Wells as SVP, Head of Operations. Rebecca Mais was appointed SVP, High Net Worth and Specialty Deposits, signaling a new strategic focus.

These leadership changes are part of a broader strategy to target high-net-worth individuals and expand into private banking. Raquel Gillett was also appointed SVP, Digital Transformation and Risk Analytics, supporting this strategic direction.

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