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As a Senior Vice President, Mike Cook is the Manager for Investment Real Estate in New Jersey and is responsible for the management, administration, and development of a commercial loan portfolio of over $350 million as well as the Bank’s Construction Lending Department. He has been the top-producing lender for First Bank each year since 2012. Prior to joining the First Bank team, Mr. Cook served as a Senior Analyst then Assistant Vice President/Relationship Manager at M&T Bank in New York City where he managed a commercial real estate portfolio of over $400 million.
John Stack III holds the role of Senior Vice President and Senior Mortgage Sales Manager at First Bank. Prior to joining First Bank, he was a Senior Vice President/Residential Loan Officer at Malvern Bank. With an impressive career spanning over 32 years in the mortgage industry, John specializes in guiding borrowers through the intricacies of the mortgage process.
In his current capacity at First Bank, John caters to borrowers in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Drawing on his extensive experience, he provides comprehensive assistance to borrowers throughout the mortgage journey and possesses a keen understanding of the specific needs of local borrowers. Beyond his professional commitments, Mr. Stack is a former member of the West Milford Rotary and the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce.
Brent Gardner is Vice President and Consumer Loan Officer for First Bank, where he is responsible for developing and managing the Bank’s Consumer Loan portfolio.
Brent has over 10 years of experience in banking, beginning in the branches as teller and expanding his career into the lending area.
Mr. Gardner currently serves on the advisory board for the non-profit Resident Theatre Company in West Chester, where he also resides. He is a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, the Chester County Food Bank, and CYWA food distribution program in Coatesville, PA.
