Joseph J. Lebel III

Joseph J. Lebel III has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and roles. Joseph J. began their career at Wells Fargo, where they held various leadership and sales positions in commercial and middle market lending. Joseph J. joined OceanFirst Bank in 2006 as the Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, responsible for the success and growth of the lending groups. Joseph J. later became the Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, overseeing revenue-producing areas such as the Commercial bank, Residential and Consumer bank, and Branch bank. In 2019, Lebel was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and in 2021, they became the President and Chief Operating Officer of OceanFirst Bank.

In addition to their roles at OceanFirst Bank, Lebel also serves on the Board of Directors for OceanFirst Bank, N.A. and OceanFirst Financial Corp. Joseph J. is a member of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Board of Trustees for St. Barnabas Health System, Inc. Community Medical Center and FOUNDATION COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER. Joseph J. was also a member of the Board of Trustees for Fulfill, where they served until October 2021.

Lebel has a long-standing career in the banking industry and has demonstrated expertise in leadership, sales, and credit quality.

Joseph J. Lebel III attended Mount St. Mary's University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. The specific start and end dates of their education are not provided.