Our culture
Together, we create an environment of
respect and professionalism.
As we live our core values in day-to-day tasks, every team member’s actions make a difference, and each of us contributes to a culture of professionalism and to the success of OceanFirst Bank.
Christopher D. Maher
Chairman
Our Core Values
- Commitment
- Leadership
- Customer-Focused
- Teamwork
- Integrity

Commitment means being willing to do whatever it takes to better the company, whether that’s putting in extra time when needed, learning new things, or taking on different roles.
Ashley Navin, Software Engineering Manager

Leadership is making a way for our employees and customers when it seems like there is no way and giving them the resources they need to be successful in their day-to-day life and in the future.
Issan Acosta, TCS Customer Resource Manager

Being a customer-focused organization, we work hard every day to exceed expectations. Much of our planning and product design, particularly on the digital front, is based on the customer experience.
Anthony Giordano, Chief Retail Banking Officer

We have a camaraderie, and we work together using our collective experience to grow and expand the bank.
Daniel Harris, New York Regional President

Integrity is being honest and consistent, holding ourselves and our team members to open, fair and accountable standards.
Joseph Lebel III, President & Chief Operating Officer
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) help establish connections among group members, encourage mentorship, and network for employees. Groups are led by employee volunteers and are aligned with an executive leadership team sponsor.
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Employee Potluck
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Guest Speaker Dr. Randall Pinkett
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CommUNITYFirst Initiatives
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Guest Speaker Rabbi Craig Scheff
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Intern Roundtables
WAVEMAKERS: A Culture of Volunteerism
Environmental, Social, and Governance
Employees list responsibility to the world around us as a key driver to making the Bank’s culture even stronger. OceanFirst Bank holds our social contracts in high regard, and makes an ESG-centric approach a guiding light for how we approach certain investment opportunities.
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675
Grants Awarded
in 2023 -
6,997
# of Volunteer Hours
in 2023 -
$2.3m+
Donations by the
Foundation in 2023 -
2,900
Hours Volunteered for
CommunityFirst Day