John Carella

John Carella is an accomplished professional in the field of commercial lending and construction finance, currently serving as the Director of Construction Lending at Cross River Bank since July 2017. Previous roles include Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at Bayonne Community Bank and Vice President of Commercial Lending at Progressive Credit Union, where responsibilities encompassed various aspects of commercial mortgage origination and real estate financing. Carella's extensive experience spans several notable institutions, including positions at Kearny Bank, Safra National Bank, Intervest National Bank, and a foundational role in real estate at N.C. Caller, P.C. Carella holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Fordham University.