Unity Bancorp, Inc. Mourns the Passing of Director Robert ("Bobby") H. Dallas II
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Unity Bancorp (NASDAQ: UNTY) announced the passing of Robert ("Bobby") H. Dallas II, a founding member of Unity Bank and a director on the company’s Board since inception. He was also the brother of Chairman David D. Dallas. The company credits Mr. Dallas with helping guide Unity’s evolution from a community bank startup into a leading independent banking franchise in New Jersey, emphasizing his leadership, integrity, and commitment to customers, communities, employees, and shareholders over more than three decades of service.
According to Unity Bancorp, the Board and management are grateful for his many years of dedicated service and intend to honor his memory by upholding the values he championed. The company reports approximately $3.2 billion in assets and $2.5 billion in deposits, serving retail, corporate, and small business customers across multiple New Jersey counties and Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04 | Premier lender partnership | Positive | +1.5% | NJEDA approved Unity Bank for its Premier Lender Program. |
| Jul 14 | Quarterly earnings report | Positive | -3.2% | Second-quarter net income increased from the prior quarter. |
| Jun 11 | Board appointments | Neutral | -1.2% | Unity appointed Sara Sooy and Alfred Gaburo to its board. |
| May 21 | Quarterly dividend | Positive | -1.3% | The company declared a $0.16 cash dividend per common share. |
| Apr 14 | Quarterly earnings report | Positive | -2.2% | First-quarter net income rose 23.2% year over year. |
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CLINTON, N.J., Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY), parent company of Unity Bank, today announced with profound sadness the passing of Robert ("Bobby") H. Dallas II. Mr. Dallas was a founding member of the Bank and served on the Company's Board since inception and brother of Chairman David D. Dallas. He played an instrumental role in helping guide Unity from a community bank startup to one of New Jersey's strongest independent banking franchises. His leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to customers, communities, employees, and shareholders helped shape the organization for more than three decades.
"We are deeply saddened by Bobby's passing," said James A. Hughes, Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bancorp, Inc. "For more than three decades, Bobby helped shape Unity's culture, values, and long-term success. He was a respected colleague, trusted advisor, and dear friend whose integrity, humility, and commitment to doing what was right earned the admiration of everyone who worked alongside him. His contributions to Unity and to the communities we serve will be remembered for generations. On behalf of our Board, management team and employees, we extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones."
During his service on the Board, Mr. Dallas provided thoughtful guidance and leadership to the Company. His insight and commitment to the communities served by Unity Bank left a lasting impact on the organization and those who worked alongside him. The Company and Board of Directors are grateful for Mr. Dallas' many years of dedicated service and will honor his memory by continuing to uphold the values he championed.
Unity Bancorp, Inc. is a financial services organization headquartered in Clinton, New Jersey, with approximately
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, either expressed or implied, which are provided to assist the reader in understanding anticipated future financial performance. These statements may be identified by use of the words “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project” or similar expressions. These statements involve certain risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions made by management, which are subject to factors beyond the Company’s control that could impede its ability to achieve these goals. These factors include those items included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading “Item IA-Risk Factors” as amended or supplemented by our subsequent filings with the SEC, as well as general economic conditions, trends in interest rates, the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans, our ability to manage and reduce the level of our nonperforming assets, results of regulatory exams, and the impact of any health crisis or national disasters on the Bank, its employees and customers, among other factors.
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