First Hope Bank Honors 18 Staff for 245 Combined Years of Service
Hope, N.J. – October 06, 2026 -- First Hope Bank recognized 18 associates with a combined 245 years of service at a luau-themed gathering held at Perona Farms in Andover, New Jersey.
Eighteen employees mark milestones from five to 30 years at the community bank
Cecilia Metzgar was honored for 30 years of service, the longest tenure among this year's group. Jennifer Finer and Aimee Zschack reached 25-year milestones, while Thomas D'Urso, Deborah O'Brien, and Deena Smith each completed 20 years. Scott Barretta, Dawn Colombaris, Diane Lindner, and Daniel Pimentel were recognized for 15 years of service, and Timothy Smith marked a decade with the bank. Seven associates -- Angelica Chapman, Kacey Gallagher, Keri Marino, Jessica Morris, Christopher Motto, Katherine Perea, and Robert Knox -- celebrated five-year anniversaries.