Patriot Bank Expands Its Board and Senior Leadership Team

Core Insights - Patriot Bank has elected Richard Smith, Jeffrey Seabold, and Thedora Nickel to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership team to better serve high-net-worth clients and their fiduciaries [1][6] - The appointments are part of a strategic focus on delivering exceptional banking services and empowering clients while providing value to shareholders [2] Leadership Appointments - Richard Smith brings 40 years of banking experience, specializing in private banking for high-net-worth individuals, and has held senior roles at various banks including Banc of California [2][3] - Jeffrey Seabold has nearly 30 years of experience in corporate strategy and business development, co-founding several financial institutions, including The Change Company CDFI LLC [4][5] - Thedora Nickel has over 30 years of banking leadership experience, focusing on client service and organizational transformation, and previously served as Chief Administrative Officer at Banc of California [5][7] Management Team Enhancements - Paul Simmons has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, bringing over 35 years of experience in commercial lending and credit [6][8] - Nicole L. Wells joins as Senior Vice President and Head of Operations, with over 30 years in banking, previously serving at Santander Bank and Banc of California [10][11] - Rebecca Mais has been appointed as Senior Vice President for High Net Worth and Specialty Deposits, with over 17 years of experience in private banking [12] - Raquel Gillett takes on the role of Senior Vice President for Digital Transformation and Risk Analytics, bringing over 20 years of experience in banking and financial services [13][14]