Dime Announces Elevation of Jeffrey Barber to Head of Middle Market C&I Lending, Long Island

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Dime (NYSE:DCOM) promoted Jeffrey Barber to Head of Middle Market Commercial & Industrial Lending, Long Island, effective March 2, 2026. He will lead middle market C&I strategy, oversee relationship management and loan growth for privately held middle market businesses, and manage key real estate relationships.

Mr. Barber joined Dime in 2019 and previously served as CFO at Spartan Petroleum Corp; earlier roles include chief loan and credit officer at Gold Coast Bank and a 19-year career at State Bank of Long Island. Management highlighted his seven years of contributions and local-market expertise.

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dime announced today the elevation of Jeffrey Barber to Head of Middle Market Commercial & Industrial Lending, Long Island. This reflects Dime's continued commitment to expanding and strengthening its middle market platform. Mr. Barber will lead Dime's middle market C&I strategy for Dime's Long Island markets. In addition to overseeing relationship management and loan growth initiatives for privately held middle market businesses, he will manage key real estate relationships.

Stuart H. Lubow, CEO and President, stated, "Jeff is an outstanding commercial banker and he has been a key part of Dime's growth and successes over the past 7 years. His knowledge of our local markets, commercial banking expertise, and dedication to client service makes him well suited to lead this platform as we continue to scale."

Prior to joining Dime in 2019, Mr. Barber was Chief Financial Officer at Spartan Petroleum Corp. Prior to that, he was Chief Loan Officer and Chief Credit Officer at Gold Coast Bank. Mr. Barber began his career at State Bank of Long Island, where he had a distinguished 19-year career with increasing responsibilities.

ABOUT DIME

Dime is a New York State-chartered trust company with approximately $15 billion in assets and the number one deposit market share on Greater Long Island ⁽¹⁾.

Investor Relations Contact:
Avinash Reddy
Senior Executive Vice President – Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 718-782-6200; Ext. 5909
Email: avinash.reddy@dime.com

¹ Aggregate deposit market share for Kings, Queens, Nassau & Suffolk counties for banks with less than $20 billion in assets.

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FAQ

Who is Jeffrey Barber and what role did Dime (DCOM) announce on March 2, 2026?

Jeffrey Barber was promoted to Head of Middle Market C&I Lending, Long Island. According to the company, he will lead middle market commercial and industrial lending strategy, oversee relationship management, drive loan growth, and manage key real estate relationships in Long Island markets.

What experience does Jeffrey Barber bring to his new Dime (DCOM) position?

He brings prior roles as CFO at Spartan Petroleum and senior commercial-credit roles at Gold Coast Bank. According to the company, he joined Dime in 2019 and has seven years at Dime plus a 19-year career at State Bank of Long Island, showing deep local-market experience.

How will Jeffrey Barber’s promotion affect Dime’s middle market lending in Long Island?

The promotion centralizes leadership for middle market C&I lending in Long Island under an experienced banker. According to the company, Barber will focus on relationship management, loan growth initiatives, and key real estate relationships to scale the platform.

When did Jeffrey Barber join Dime and how long has he been with the company?

Jeffrey Barber joined Dime in 2019 and has been with the company for seven years. According to the company, his tenure contributed to Dime’s growth and positioned him to lead the middle market C&I lending platform in Long Island.

What responsibilities will Jeffrey Barber hold as Head of Middle Market C&I Lending at Dime (DCOM)?

He will lead middle market C&I strategy, manage relationships, and drive loan growth for privately held businesses. According to the company, his remit also includes overseeing key real estate relationships across Dime’s Long Island markets.