Blondel A. Pinnock

Blondel A. Pinnock has an extensive work experience spanning several industries and roles. Currently, Pinnock serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation since July 2022. Prior to this, Pinnock worked as the Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation from September 2019 to July 2022.

Before joining the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, Pinnock held the position of President at BP Capital Strategies, LLC from October 2018 to July 2022. Pinnock's responsibilities in this role included overseeing and managing the company's operations.

Pinnock also worked at Carver Federal Savings Bank, where Pinnock held various positions. From September 2014 to September 2018, Pinnock served as the Chief Lending Officer and Senior Vice President, responsible for loan portfolio growth, risk management, and overseeing the loan production and credit approval process. From April 2008 to September 2014, Pinnock held the position of President of Carver Community Development Corporation, overseeing the bank's community engagement activities and assets.

Prior to Carver Federal Savings Bank, Pinnock worked at BANK OF AMERICA/FleetBoston Financial as a Senior Vice President and Senior Client Manager of Community Development Lending from December 2000 to March 2008. Responsibilities in this role included securing new business relationships with developers, underwriting and structuring transactions, and overseeing construction projects.

Before joining the banking sector, Pinnock worked at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development as the Deputy Director/Counsel from November 1997 to December 2000. In this role, Pinnock managed the day-to-day operations of the Tax Incentives Unit and collected and accounted for fee revenue.

Pinnock began their career as an Associate at Wilson, Elser, a full-service law firm, from January 1995 to November 1997. In this role, Pinnock prepared cases for trial, conducted depositions, settlements conferences, and hearings, and performed legal research.

Overall, Blondel A. Pinnock's extensive work experience demonstrates a strong background in leadership, operations management, lending, community development, and legal expertise.

Blondel A. Pinnock has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History/Sociology from Columbia University, which was obtained from 1986 to 1990. Blondel A. also holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, which was obtained from 1991 to 1994. In addition, Pinnock is a Certified Arbitrator, having obtained certification from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) in 2018.