Five Rivers Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas M. Coughlin as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2, 2026.
Tom is a seasoned community banking leader with more than 40 years of experience in financial services. In 2000, he founded Bayonne Community Bank with $6 million in seed funding and grew it into a $3.8 billion institution with 29 branches across New Jersey and New York, completing three bank acquisitions and leading five capital stock offerings along the way.
Beyond his professional achievements, Tom is a dedicated community servant, serving as President of the Bayonne Chamber of Commerce, President of the American Heart Association of NJ, Rotarian, Director of Gift of Life Bergen County, and Director of the International Humanitarian Foundation, among many other leadership roles.
With Tom at the helm, Five Rivers Bank is positioned to deepen its community roots, accelerate growth, and continue delivering the responsive, relationship-driven banking experience our customers deserve.
We're proud to welcome Tom to the Five Rivers Bank family.
