Eric Bukowski

Eric Bukowski is a seasoned banking professional with extensive experience in commercial lending and credit management. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Commercial Lending Team Leader at ConnectOne Bank since September 2023, Eric previously held the role of Senior Vice President and Group Leader for Commercial Lending at Dime Community Bank, overseeing a team focused on loan and deposit growth on Long Island. Prior to the merger of BNB Bank and Dime Community Bank in February 2021, Eric served as Chief Credit Officer and Senior Vice President at BNB Bank, where responsibilities included managing the Commercial Underwriting Team and the Commercial Lending program. Eric's career also includes significant roles at New York Commercial Bank and North Fork Bank, where various positions spanned from underwriting to portfolio management. Eric holds a degree from St. John Fisher University, completed between 1993 and 1997.