Thomas X. Geisel serves as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., a leading community bank focused on deposit generation and multifamily lending in the New York metropolitan area. With over 25 years of experience in commercial banking, Geisel has built a distinguished career marked by driving growth in middle-market lending and fostering strong client relationships. He joined Dime in 2019 as Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking, bringing expertise from senior roles at Signature Bank, where he was Managing Director and Head of Middle Market Banking, as well as positions at Capital One Bank and JPMorgan Chase. Under Geisel's leadership, Dime's commercial banking division has expanded significantly, achieving substantial portfolio growth and enhancing the bank's position in competitive markets. His strategic initiatives have included developing innovative lending solutions tailored to small and middle-market businesses, resulting in record origination volumes and deepened market penetration. Geisel's achievements also encompass navigating economic challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, by implementing resilient credit strategies that maintained asset quality while supporting client needs. In his current role, Geisel oversees all aspects of commercial banking operations, including lending, deposit generation, and business development. He plays a pivotal role in Dime's long-term growth strategy, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to align commercial efforts with the company's commitment to community-focused banking. A respected leader in the industry, Geisel holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Villanova University and is actively involved in various banking associations.