Leonard van Dam

Leonard van Dam is an accomplished banking professional with extensive experience in commercial lending and business banking. Currently serving as the First Senior Vice President at Columbia Bank New Jersey since October 2023, Leonard previously held the same title at Lakeland Bank from October 2018 to October 2023, focusing on group leadership in commercial lending and banking. Earlier roles include Business Banking Manager - Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo, where Leonard managed a team serving small business clients, and Area Manager at JPMorgan Chase, leading teams in business banking for New Jersey and Rockland County. Leonard's career began at MasterCard International, Inc., where a role as Budget Manager laid the foundation for expertise in finance and management. Leonard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ramapo College of New Jersey.