b'DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONOceanFirst strongly believes that havingaworkforceandBoardthatreflectsthecommunities we serve is an important way to provide value to our employees, customers, and shareholders. The Banks Diversity and Inclusion Councilwasestablishedin2020andischairedbytheBanksChiefCreditOfficer.Thecouncilfocuseson the diversity and inclusion process by providing governance and oversight on diversity efforts, com-municating progress throughout the Bank, and creating accountability for results.DIVERSITY OceanFirstBankadoptsanatmosphereofrespect,integrity,andEstablished in 2019 and comprised of senior female lead-collaborationwhereteammembersareencouragedtocontribute to the success of the Company as unique individuals and part of a diverse employee population. We are collectively stronger as a teamers in the organization, the WomenLEAD program continues STATEMENT when we reflectandunderstandthedifferencesoftheorganizations its efforts to provide mentoring and training opportunities and communities we serve.to develop the next line of future leaders in the industry.Embracing the distinctions of differences and welcoming staff to be authentic builds a culture of trust, employee engagement, and29% OF EXECUTIVE TEAM 13% OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS 80% OF EMPLOYEES FEEL WORKPLACEsuccess. There is no tolerance for discrimination of any kind. WeARE WOMEN ARE PERSONS OF COLOR DIVERSITY IS VALUED AT OCEANFIRSTpromotediversitythroughourconnectionswithemployeesand business contracts, and we are all responsible for recognizing and OceanFirst Bank is a respectingtheuniquenessofindividualsintherelationshipsweA CULTURE OF TRUST, DIVERSITY AND SUCCESSpreferred employer cultivate.among the financial OceanFirstBankiscommittedtohavingaworkforcethatreflectsthe 2017Diversified leadership team with addition of female executiveservices companies in communities in which we serve. Diversity helps create a positive work our market by fostering environment where all employees have the opportunity to reach theirFurther diversified leadership team with additional female executive an environment of 2018 Appointed one female and one diverse female to Board of Directors full potential and maximize their contributions to OceanFirst Banks RESPECTvision and mission. Christopher D. Maher signed the CEO Diversity PledgePROFESSIONALISM Hired a minority executive for the leadership team & DIVERSITYEveryoneatOceanFirstBankhasaroletoplayinsupportingour2019 Appointed female member to further diversify the Boardthat attracts, retains commitment to a culture where individuals are respected. And all of Established WomenLEADand develops a us are responsible for treating others in a fair and respectful manner. Partnered with African American Chamber of Commerce of NJhighly-motivated Recruited additional female to regional leadership teamand talented staff. OUR WORKFORCEEstablished Diversity and Inclusion Council2020 Conducted Diversity and Inclusion SurveyAppointed diverse female to Board of Directors2021 Started WomenCONNECT Mentorship ProgramRecognized Juneteenth as a paid floating holidayIncluded one D&I goal in the Engagement Survey action plans12 OCEANFIRST BANK HUMAN CAPITAL REPORT13'