Patriot Bank Announces New Board Chairs

Core Insights - The appointment of Thedora Nickel as the new Chair of the Patriot Bank Board of Directors and Steven Sugarman as Chair of the Patriot National Bancorp Inc. Board of Directors marks a significant leadership change for the company [1] Company Leadership - Thedora Nickel has over 30 years of banking experience and has been on the Board of Patriot Bank since May 19, 2025 [2] - Nickel's previous roles include Executive Director of The Change Company, Chief Administrative Officer at Banc of California, and various senior leadership positions at Bank of America [2] - Michael Carrazza, the former Chairman since 2010, has transitioned to Chairman Emeritus and will continue as a Director [4] Management Capabilities - The new leadership is expected to enhance management capabilities and bring value to Patriot Bank and its shareholders [4] - Steven Sugarman's operating team is highlighted as a key factor in the company's strategic direction [4]