 Bedminster, New Jersey, Nov. 17, 2020 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- via NewMediaWire -- Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC and Peapack-Gladstone Bank are proud to announce that NJBankers recently recognized Matthew Remo as a Rising Star of the New Jersey banking industry at its virtual awards ceremony held on November 5, 2020. The NJBankers Rising Star Award is granted to bankers, under the age of 40, to recognize their achievements in the Garden State banking industry. Award winners exhibit the characteristics of true leaders and are outstanding professionals, mentors, teachers and colleagues who support bank and industry initiatives. Mr. Remo has continuously exemplified strong leadership skills and professionalism throughout his career. Most recently during these unprecedented times, he played a vital role in the execution of the Banks Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program process, which resulted in the funding of approximately 2,300 loans for businesses in the Banks community, saving more than 50,000 jobs. Matthew continues to lead the SBA PPP Forgiveness initiative, and his knowledge of regulatory and financial subjects makes him an instrumental part of the Banks leadership team. 