MIDDLETOWN, N.J., June 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Community Partners Bancorp (Nasdaq:CPBC) (parent company of Two River Community Bank) Annual Meeting held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Hilton Woodbridge in Iselin, the Board of Directors elected Frank J. Patock, Jr., as their new Chairman of the Board.
Formerly the Vice Chairman of the Board, Mr. Patock is the President of Patock Construction Company, and is a founder and former member of the Board of Directors of Tinton Falls State Bank. His 22 years of experience as a bank incorporator/director and his valuable business acumen and skills as the long-time CEO of a general contracting company specializing in the development of corporate, retail and governmental building facilities, qualify him for service as the Chairman of the Board. "I am honored to be elected as Chairman of the Board and am eager to help lead the bank in growing their customer base and expanding into new areas," says Mr. Patock.
"The election of Mr. Patock comes as part of an overall management succession plan for the Bank," says William D. Moss, President & CEO of Two River Community Bank. The contributions and sage advice Mr. Parton has given us over the years has been invaluable and we look forward to many more years from him as a Vice Chairman."
Charles T. Parton held the position of Chairman of the Board for Two River Community Bank since its inception in 2000 as well as Chairman of the Board for Community Partners Bancorp since 2006. "I am thrilled to be staying on as Vice Chairman and am looking forward to remaining a part of the growth of Two River Community and Community Partners," says Mr. Parton.
Two River Community Bank currently operates 15 branches throughout Monmouth and Union Counties serving the consumer, business medical and commercial markets. For more information, visit their website at .
CONTACT: Community Partners Bancorp Two River Community Bank 1250 Highway 35 South Middletown, NJ 07748 Media Contact: Carrie Donzella AVP, Marketing Director (732) 216-0164 cdonzella@tworiverbank.com
