Rita Pirrone brings over 35 years of experience and expertise to Valley and is responsible for business development, deposit growth, customer relations, recruiting, and overseeing the overall operations of Valley's first retail branch in the Staten Island market. She most recently was a Vice President and Branch Manager with Flagstar/New York Community Bank. Pirrone excels at implementing strategies to drive growth and foster strong client relationships, always prioritizing a customer focused approach. Active in the Staten Island community, she is a board member of the YMCA and actively participates with the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and Sunrise Day Camp. Rita was recognized by Schneps Media as a Top Woman in Business. With more than 20 years banking experience, Narmada Tissera is responsible for business development, community engagement and cultivating strong customer relationships.