AMERANT APPOINTS JEFFREY K. TISCHLER AS SEVP AND CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER
Amerant Bank has appointed Jeffrey K. Tischler as SEVP and Chief Credit Officer, effective March 17, 2025. In his new role, Tischler will oversee Credit Services, Portfolio Management, and Credit Risk functions while serving on the Executive Management Committee.
Tischler brings over 20 years of experience in banking and credit risk management. He previously served as Chief Credit Officer at City National Bank in Los Angeles and held senior leadership positions at Fifth Third Bank, including Credit Risk Executive and Head of Wholesale Excellence.
The appointment aligns with Amerant's strategic growth agenda, focusing on strengthening credit and risk management capabilities. Tischler holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Eastern Michigan University and has served on boards including Camp Tamarack and Jewish Vocational Services in Detroit.
Amerant Bank ha nominato Jeffrey K. Tischler come SEVP e Chief Credit Officer, con decorrenza dal 17 marzo 2025. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Tischler supervisionerà i Servizi di Credito, la Gestione del Portafoglio e le funzioni di Rischio di Credito, mentre parteciperà al Comitato di Gestione Esecutiva.
Tischler porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel settore bancario e nella gestione del rischio di credito. In precedenza ha ricoperto il ruolo di Chief Credit Officer presso la City National Bank di Los Angeles e ha ricoperto posizioni di leadership senior presso la Fifth Third Bank, tra cui Executive di Rischio di Credito e Responsabile dell'Eccellenza all'Ingrosso.
La nomina è in linea con l'agenda strategica di crescita di Amerant, che si concentra sul rafforzamento delle capacità di gestione del credito e del rischio. Tischler ha conseguito una laurea in amministrazione aziendale presso l'Eastern Michigan University e ha fatto parte di consigli di amministrazione, tra cui Camp Tamarack e i Servizi Professionali Ebraici a Detroit.
Amerant Bank ha nombrado a Jeffrey K. Tischler como SEVP y Director de Crédito, con efecto a partir del 17 de marzo de 2025. En su nuevo rol, Tischler supervisará los Servicios de Crédito, la Gestión de Cartera y las funciones de Riesgo de Crédito, mientras forma parte del Comité de Gestión Ejecutiva.
Tischler aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en banca y gestión de riesgo de crédito. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como Director de Crédito en City National Bank en Los Ángeles y ocupó puestos de liderazgo senior en Fifth Third Bank, incluyendo Ejecutivo de Riesgo de Crédito y Jefe de Excelencia Mayorista.
El nombramiento está alineado con la agenda de crecimiento estratégico de Amerant, centrada en fortalecer las capacidades de gestión de crédito y riesgo. Tischler tiene una licenciatura en administración de empresas de la Eastern Michigan University y ha formado parte de juntas como Camp Tamarack y Servicios Vocacionales Judíos en Detroit.
Amerant Bank는 Jeffrey K. Tischler를 SEVP 및 최고 신용 책임자로 임명했으며, 이는 2025년 3월 17일부터 효력이 발생합니다. Tischler는 새로운 역할에서 신용 서비스, 포트폴리오 관리 및 신용 위험 기능을 감독하며, 경영진 위원회에 참여하게 됩니다.
Tischler는 20년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있으며, 은행 및 신용 위험 관리 분야에서 일해왔습니다. 그는 이전에 로스앤젤레스의 City National Bank에서 최고 신용 책임자로 재직했으며, Fifth Third Bank에서 신용 위험 임원 및 도매 우수성 책임자와 같은 고위 리더십 직책을 맡았습니다.
이번 임명은 Amerant의 전략적 성장 계획과 일치하며, 신용 및 위험 관리 능력을 강화하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. Tischler는 Eastern Michigan University에서 경영학 학사를 취득했으며, Camp Tamarack 및 디트로이트의 유대인 직업 서비스와 같은 이사회에서 활동한 경험이 있습니다.
Amerant Bank a nommé Jeffrey K. Tischler en tant que SEVP et Directeur des Crédits, avec effet au 17 mars 2025. Dans son nouveau rôle, Tischler supervisera les Services de Crédit, la Gestion de Portefeuille et les fonctions de Risque de Crédit tout en siégeant au Comité de Gestion Exécutif.
Tischler apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans le secteur bancaire et la gestion des risques de crédit. Auparavant, il a été Directeur des Crédits à la City National Bank à Los Angeles et a occupé des postes de direction chez Fifth Third Bank, y compris celui d'Exécutif en Risque de Crédit et Responsable de l'Excellence en Gros.
La nomination est en accord avec l'agenda stratégique de croissance d'Amerant, axé sur le renforcement des capacités de gestion du crédit et des risques. Tischler est titulaire d'un diplôme en administration des affaires de l'Eastern Michigan University et a siégé à des conseils d'administration, notamment au Camp Tamarack et aux Services Vocationnels Juifs à Detroit.
Amerant Bank hat Jeffrey K. Tischler zum SEVP und Chief Credit Officer ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 17. März 2025. In seiner neuen Rolle wird Tischler die Kreditdienste, das Portfoliomanagement und die Funktionen des Kreditrisikos überwachen und im Exekutivmanagementausschuss tätig sein.
Tischler bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Bankwesen und im Kreditrisikomanagement mit. Zuvor war er Chief Credit Officer bei der City National Bank in Los Angeles und hatte leitende Positionen bei der Fifth Third Bank inne, darunter Executive für Kreditrisiko und Leiter der Wholesale Excellence.
Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit Amerants strategischer Wachstumsagenda, die sich auf die Stärkung der Kredit- und Risikomanagementfähigkeiten konzentriert. Tischler hat einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft von der Eastern Michigan University und war in Vorständen tätig, darunter Camp Tamarack und die Jewish Vocational Services in Detroit.
- Strategic hire with over 20 years of banking and credit risk management expertise
- Strengthening of credit and risk management capabilities
- Addition of experienced executive to management committee
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MIAMI, FL, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bank, Florida’s bank of choice with a growing presence across South Florida, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey K. Tischler as SEVP, Chief Credit Officer. In this role, Tischler will oversee the bank’s Credit Services, Portfolio Management, and Credit Risk functions, ensuring strong credit quality, regulatory compliance, and strategic risk management. He will also serve as a key member of Amerant’s Executive Management Committee.
“We are excited to welcome Jeff to Amerant Bank as his addition to our team will strengthen our credit and risk management capabilities, said Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO of Amerant Bank. “His extensive expertise in credit and portfolio management will be instrumental in our achieving our strategic growth agenda in a prudent and profitable manner.”
Tischler brings over 20 years of experience in banking and credit risk management. Prior to joining Amerant, he served as the Chief Credit Officer at City National Bank in Los Angeles, CA, where he led credit oversight and credit risk management functions. He has also held senior leadership roles at Fifth Third Bank, including Credit Risk Executive, Head of Wholesale Excellence, and relationship management functions, including Senior Commercial Banker – Detroit Region. In addition to his Banking roles, Tischler has also held positions in investment management and consulting. His expertise spans credit adjudication, portfolio oversight, and commercial banking strategy.
“I am honored to join Amerant and contribute to the bank’s strong tradition of prudent credit management and client-focused banking,” said Tischler. “I look forward to working with the talented team at Amerant to drive strategic growth while maintaining the highest standards of credit quality and risk management.”
Tischler earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Michigan University. He has also been actively involved in the community, serving on the Board of Trustees for Camp Tamarack and Jewish Vocational Services in Detroit.
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About Amerant Bank
Amerant Bank, N.A., is Florida’s bank of choice and the main subsidiary of Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: AMTB). With a presence across South Florida and Tampa, FL, the bank has been serving clients for over 40 years and comprises subsidiaries Amerant Investments and Amerant Mortgage. Rooted in the communities it serves, Amerant supports numerous non-profit and community organizations. In 2022, 2023 and 2024, the Company was certified as a Most Loved Workplace® by Best Practice Institute. For news and updates, visit the Amerant Newsroom.
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