February 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 11 Thomas J. Shara, president and CEO of Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. has announced that the Lakeland Bank Board of Directors has appointed Robert A. Vandenbergh to the position of president and chief operating officer of Lakeland Bank. “It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Bob Vandenbergh as president and chief operating officer,” stated Shara. “Bob’s extensive banking background and past contributions to Lakeland Bank, Vandenbergh named president, COO of Lakeland Bank including his leadership in the integration of other banks throughout his tenure with Lakeland Bank, bring great strength to this position.” Mary Ann Deacon, chairman of the board, commented, “Bob deserves this recognition and promotion. His breadth of knowledge, commitment to our company and integrity are second to none. I wish him continued success in his career at Lakeland Bank.” Vandenbergh began his banking career with Midlantic Judy O’Brien and Mary Ellen O’Connell of Liberty 100 Realty have both been recognized for their professional accomplishments. Both women have achieved the NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®. In 2012, O’Brien completed the required 15 transactions, placing her in the prestigious Circle of Excellence®. In addition, she completed the Accredited Buyer course earning her the ABR designation. In 2012, O’Connell closed over 40 transactions Judy O’Brien in excess of $11 million in sales placing her in the prestigious Silver Level Circle of Excellence®. In addition, she closed on 18 properties in her hometown of Waldwick, making her Waldwick’s top O’Brien and O’Connell recognized Robert A. Vandenbergh Mary Ellen O’Connell real estate agent. If you are thinking of buying or selling, call O’Connell at (201) 788-1169 or O’Brien at (201) 390-9405. Bank/North and joined Lakeland Bank in 1998 through the merger with the National Bank of Sussex County, where he was that bank’s president. He has served as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Lakeland Bancorp and Lakeland Bank since 2008. Vandenbergh is an active supporter of many of the nonprofits in the communities served by the bank and currently serves on the board of the Karen Ann Quinlan Charitable Foundation. Lakeland Bancorp, the holding company for Lakeland Bank, has an asset base of approximately $2.9 billion and 46 offices spanning six northern New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren. Lakeland Bank offers an extensive array of consumer and commercial products and services, including online banking, localized commercial lending teams, and 24-hour or less turnaround time on consumer loan applications. For more information, visit lakelandbank.com.