WSFS Bank Announces Rene Gonzales as Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
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WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced today that Rene Gonzales has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Gonzales reports to Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and leads the company’s technology strategy, infrastructure, and operations to support its continued growth and innovation.
Gonzales joins the organization as a seasoned information technology leader with more than 30 years of experience leading technological transformations and enhancing operational efficiency across the financial services and manufacturing sections. Most recently, he was the Chief Technology Officer for Cenlar Federal Savings Bank where he led a multi-year strategic roadmap that included migrating data centers to the cloud, modernizing telephony systems, and implementing a robust data maturation program.
“Rene’s leadership and experience in driving large-scale technology initiatives makes him a great addition to our team,” said Matyger. “His expertise in digital development and transformation, combined with his track record in the financial services industry, will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our technology capabilities."
"I am excited to be part of a team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its own Associates, Clients, and various Communities," said Gonzales. “The opportunity to lead a talented technology team is a privilege, and I look forward to building upon WSFS’ strong foundation to further enhance our technology capabilities and support the organization’s strategic objectives.”
Gonzales holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baruch College, City University of New York and is currently enrolled in the Chief Technology Officer Program at The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Executive Education. He is also a retired Major from the United States Army Reserve with nearly 30 years of service.
About WSFS Financial Corporation
WSFS Financial Corporation is a multibillion-dollar financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and wealth management franchise in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. As of December 31, 2025, WSFS Financial Corporation had $21.3 billion in assets on its balance sheet and $97.4 billion in assets under management and administration. WSFS operates from 113 offices, 87 of which are banking offices, located in Pennsylvania (58), Delaware (37), New Jersey (14), Florida (2), Nevada (1) and Virginia (1) and provides comprehensive financial services including commercial banking, consumer banking, treasury management, and trust and wealth management. Other subsidiaries or divisions include Arrow Land Transfer, Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors, LLC, Bryn Mawr Trust®, The Bryn Mawr Trust Company of Delaware, Cash Connect®, NewLane Finance®, WSFS Wealth® Management, LLC, WSFS Institutional Services®, and WSFS Mortgage®. Serving the Greater Delaware Valley since 1832, WSFS Bank is one of the ten oldest banks in the United States continuously operating under the same name. For more information, please visit www.wsfsbank.com.
