Ken Geiger
About Ken Geiger
Ken Geiger serves as the Senior Vice President at Peapack-Gladstone Bank, where he leads loan sale efforts and manages the Special Assets Division. He has extensive experience in credit risk management and has developed guidelines for Troubled Debt Restructuring.
Work at Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Ken Geiger serves as Senior Vice President at Peapack-Gladstone Bank, a position he has held since 2018. He leads and executes loan sale efforts and manages the Special Assets Division. His responsibilities include consulting and advising business units on credit risk ratings. Geiger has played a significant role in developing Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR) guidelines and procedures for the bank. Additionally, he serves as the primary point person for COVID-19 Commercial Loan Deferrals, addressing the needs of clients during the pandemic.
Education and Expertise
Ken Geiger holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Seton Hall Law School, a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Baltimore, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Loyola University Maryland. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both legal and business principles, enhancing his capabilities in financial management and risk assessment within the banking sector.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Ken Geiger worked at Capital One as Director from 2009 to 2018. He accumulated nine years of experience in this role, contributing to the bank's strategic initiatives. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Portfolio Management at Merrill Lynch for one year in 2006-2007. His extensive background in various banking roles has informed his current responsibilities and leadership at Peapack-Gladstone Bank.
Leadership in Special Assets Division
In his role at Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Ken Geiger manages the Special Assets Division. This division focuses on handling distressed assets and implementing strategies to mitigate risk. His leadership ensures that the bank effectively navigates challenges associated with special assets, contributing to the overall financial health of the institution.