James P. Johnis President/COO
Mr. Johnis is a 38 year veteran banking executive with a wealth of expertise and knowledge in commercial banking and credit management. He has had in-depth leadership experience across multiple facets of the banking business, including lending, credit risk management, relationship management, special assets and operations. Mr. Johnis was most recently Senior Vice President / Senior Commercial Banking Officer at The First National Bank of Long Island in Glen Head, NY, where he was responsible for managing the Commercial Banking Division. While at First National Mr. Johnis served on the Bank’s Executive Committee and various loan committees. Additionally, he was Chairperson of the Product and Pricing Committee, as well as a mentor in the Professional Development Program. Prior to First National Mr. Johnis directed the Suffolk County Lending Division for Marine Midland / HSBC. Mr. Johnis started his career at Long Island Trust Company where he was formally credit trained. Mr. Johnis has served as Co-Chairperson of the Smithtown High School Industry Advisory Board and is a member of Risk Management Associates, the Hauppauge Industrial Association, the Long Island Association, and the Advancement for Commerce, Industry and Technology. Mr. Johnis has also been a featured panelist for the New York State Society of CPAs regarding “What Bankers Look for When Considering a Loan Request.” Mr. Johnis received his BS in Accounting from Dowling College and is a graduate of the American Bankers Association (ABA) Stonier School of Banking. He resides in Smithtown with his wife Diana and has two adult sons.
