Chris Barbarino

Chris Barbarino has a solid work experience in the banking and financial sector. Chris started their career at Ela Financial Group, Inc. in 2007 as a Financial Planning Assistant. Chris then joined Oritani Bank in 2009 as a Senior Credit Analyst. In 2012, they moved to Spencer Savings Bank, where they held two roles - Commercial Real Estate Underwriter and Assistant Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer. In 2017, Chris joined Lakeland Bank as an Assistant Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager and was promoted to the role of Vice President in September 2021.

Chris Barbarino earned a Professional Certificate in Real Estate Finance and Development from New York University in 2011-2012. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Business with a focus on Finance from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2003-2007.