Gifford joins the company with over 30 years of banking experience. His previous roles include executive vice president of enterprise operations at U.S. Bancorp and corporate controller at Guaranty Financial Group.
Meanwhile, Nguyen brings over 15 years of legal experience in financial services, advising numerous institutions on regulatory matters. He previously served as a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and held senior roles within the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Shepherd’s extensive background in commercial real estate spans over two decades. Before joining NYCB, he was managing director at The Ruth Group, focusing on secured debt financing and complex property restructurings. He founded Archbell Capital, a bridge lender for commercial real estate, and previously spearheaded the commercial real estate group at OneWest Bank.
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Simons’s 45-year banking career includes senior roles at First Citizens Bank, Associated Bank, Guaranty Bancorp, and U.S. Bancorp. His expertise covers credit administration, portfolio management, and lending, with significant experience in loan workouts and bank regulatory frameworks.
Source: mpamag.com
