M&T Bank Names Shannon Lazare as New Jersey Regional President to Drive Growth Strategy

Experienced banker will lead M&T Bank New Jersey

BUFFALO, N.Y, December 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) (“M&T”) today announced the appointment of Shannon Lazare as its new bank New Jersey Regional President. Shannon will lead the bank’s local growth and community engagement initiatives throughout New Jersey. She succeeds Tom Comiskey, who previously served as M&T New Jersey He served as regional president for nine years and was named area executive of his Commercial Bank last year.

In her new role, Shannon will lead M&T’s Garden State team and ensure the bank continues to serve its communities and customers. She will oversee all aspects of the Bank’s commitment to community engagement, economic development and charitable initiatives for M&T New Jersey along with her current duties as Business Banking Regional Manager.

Shannon joined M&T in 2013 as Senior Relationship Manager with Business Banking and has held the role of Regional Manager since 2019. She brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked at JP Morgan Chase, Wachovia and Valley National Bank.

“Shannon is a proven leader and her childhood and work experience is vast New Jersey has given her a deep understanding of the market and a strong commitment to community engagement,” said Tom Comiskey, Area Executive, M&T Bank. “Shannon’s extensive banking experience and commitment to promoting economic development align perfectly with M&T’s mission to support growth and create opportunity.” In New Jersey.”

Shannon is known for her commitment to fostering meaningful connections within the communities she serves. She is an active member of M&T’s New Jersey Charitable Foundation Committee, which makes awards $2.7 million to more than 175 local nonprofit organizations in 2023. Shannon serves as a board member of the Bergen County Workforce Development Board, Pursuit CDC and Pony Power Therapies and is an honorary commander of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington CountyNJ.

“It is an honor to take on the role of Regional President and lead a deeply committed team New Jersey Growth and prosperity,” Lazare said. “Together, we will continue to build on M&T Bank’s long-standing tradition of making a difference for the communities we serve.” I am particularly committed to ensuring that M&T Bank meets the needs of local businesses and supports their efforts to achieve economic opportunity for our neighbors.”

M&T Bank has a strong presence in New Jersey with 64 branches and has been a top 10 SBA lender for 10 years. The Bank’s local engagement model ensures that decisions about community activities, grants and lending are made locally, allowing for a more personalized approach to meeting community needs.

About M&T Bank
M&T is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s primary banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, provides banking products and services with a branch and ATM network in the East US out of Maine To Virginia And Washington, D.C Escrow-related services are offered in select U.S. markets US and abroad through M&T Wilmington Trust affiliates and through M&T Bank. Further information about M&T Bank can be found at www.mtb.com.

Same housing lender. © 2024 M&T Bank. NMLS# 381076. Member FDIC. All rights reserved.

Media contact:
National Media and NYC, NJ, PA, Long Island
Frank Lentini
(929) 651-0447
[email protected]

View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mt-bank-names-shannon-lazare-as-new-jersey-regional-president-302324103.html

SOURCE M&T Bank Corporation