Thomas Kemly was appointed President/CEO of Columbia Bank in 2012 and has since led the Bank on a steady growth trajectory with assets totaling $8.1 billion. Kemly was named “Executive of the Year” by NJBIZ, a statewide business publication, and was cited for his strategic vision and dedication towards affordable housing, local business & community development, and helping those in need. Kemly implemented programs to expand employment opportunities at Columbia Bank, created “Team Columbia,” where employees volunteer to participate in community/charitable endeavors, and expanded the Columbia Bank Foundation, now one of the largest private giving foundations in NJ. Kemly began his 37 year Columbia Bank career in 1981 and has held a number of positions, including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, before becoming President of the Bank.