OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. (OPHC-NASDAQ) Announces Resignation of Board Member
OptimumBank Holdings (OPHC) announced the resignation of board member Martin Schmidt from both OptimumBank and OptimumBank Holdings boards, effective January 28, 2025. Schmidt, who served as Director since August 2015, has been credited with helping the bank navigate through regulatory issues, resulting in a strong capital structure and significant growth.
Chairman Moishe Gubin acknowledged Schmidt's nearly decade-long service, highlighting his contributions to the bank's success. Schmidt, a South Florida resident, will continue to support the bank's success despite his departure. OptimumBank operates in Broward County, Florida, providing various consumer and commercial banking services, including deposit accounts, real estate loans, and digital banking solutions.
OptimumBank Holdings (OPHC) ha annunciato le dimissioni di Martin Schmidt dal consiglio di amministrazione di OptimumBank e OptimumBank Holdings, con effetto dal 28 gennaio 2025. Schmidt, che ha servito come Direttore da agosto 2015, è stato accreditato per aver aiutato la banca a superare le questioni normative, portando a una solida struttura del capitale e a una crescita significativa.
Il Presidente Moishe Gubin ha riconosciuto il quasi decennale servizio di Schmidt, evidenziando i suoi contributi al successo della banca. Schmidt, residente nel sud della Florida, continuerà a supportare il successo della banca nonostante la sua partenza. OptimumBank opera nella contea di Broward, Florida, offrendo vari servizi bancari per consumatori e aziende, inclusi conti di deposito, prestiti immobiliari e soluzioni di banking digitale.
OptimumBank Holdings (OPHC) anunció la renuncia del miembro de la junta Martin Schmidt de las juntas de OptimumBank y OptimumBank Holdings, efectiva el 28 de enero de 2025. Schmidt, quien se desempeñó como Director desde agosto de 2015, ha sido acreditado por ayudar al banco a navegar a través de problemas regulatorios, resultando en una sólida estructura de capital y un crecimiento significativo.
El Presidente Moishe Gubin reconoció el servicio de casi una década de Schmidt, destacando sus contribuciones al éxito del banco. Schmidt, residente del sur de Florida, continuará apoyando el éxito del banco a pesar de su partida. OptimumBank opera en el condado de Broward, Florida, ofreciendo varios servicios bancarios para consumidores y comerciales, incluidos cuentas de depósito, préstamos hipotecarios y soluciones de banca digital.
OptimumBank Holdings (OPHC)는 Martin Schmidt 이사가 OptimumBank 및 OptimumBank Holdings 이사회에서 사임한다고 발표했습니다. 사임은 2025년 1월 28일부터 효력이 발생합니다. 2015년 8월부터 이사로 재직해 온 Schmidt는 은행이 규제 문제를 해결하는 데 도움을 준 공로로 인정받고 있으며, 이는 강력한 자본 구조와 상당한 성장을 가져왔습니다.
회장 Moishe Gubin은 Schmidt의 거의 10년간의 봉사를 인정하며 그의 은행 성공에 대한 기여를 강조했습니다. 플로리다 남부에 거주하는 Schmidt는 퇴임 후에도 은행의 성공을 계속 지원할 것입니다. OptimumBank는 플로리다 브로워드 카운티에서 소비자 및 상업 은행 서비스, 예를 들어 예금 계좌, 부동산 대출 및 디지털 뱅킹 솔루션을 제공합니다.
OptimumBank Holdings (OPHC) a annoncé la démission de Martin Schmidt de ses fonctions au sein des conseils d'OptimumBank et d'OptimumBank Holdings, effective le 28 janvier 2025. Schmidt, qui a été Directeur depuis août 2015, est reconnu pour avoir aidé la banque à naviguer à travers des problèmes réglementaires, aboutissant à une structure de capital solide et une croissance significative.
Le Président Moishe Gubin a salué le service de près d'une décennie de Schmidt, mettant en avant ses contributions au succès de la banque. Résidant dans le sud de la Floride, Schmidt continuera de soutenir le succès de la banque malgré son départ. OptimumBank opère dans le comté de Broward, en Floride, offrant divers services bancaires pour les particuliers et les entreprises, y compris des comptes de dépôt, des prêts immobiliers et des solutions bancaires numériques.
OptimumBank Holdings (OPHC) gab bekannt, dass Martin Schmidt von seinem Posten im Vorstand von OptimumBank und OptimumBank Holdings mit Wirkung zum 28. Januar 2025 zurücktritt. Schmidt, der seit August 2015 als Direktor tätig war, wird dafür anerkannt, dass er der Bank geholfen hat, durch regulatorische Herausforderungen zu navigieren, was zu einer soliden Kapitalstruktur und erheblichen Wachstumsresultaten geführt hat.
Vorsitzender Moishe Gubin würdigte Schmidts fast zehnjährige Dienstzeit und hob seine Beiträge zum Erfolg der Bank hervor. Schmidt, der im Süden von Florida ansässig ist, wird den Erfolg der Bank trotz seines Ausscheidens weiterhin unterstützen. OptimumBank ist im Broward County, Florida, tätig und bietet verschiedene Dienstleistungen im Bereich des Verbraucher- und Geschäftbankings an, darunter Einlagenkonten, Immobilienkredite und digitale Banklösungen.
- Strong capital structure and explosive growth achieved during Schmidt's tenure
- Successfully resolved regulatory issues during board member's service period
- Loss of experienced board member with significant financial services expertise
- Reduction in board strength requiring potential replacement
Fort Lauderdale, FL, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Board member Martin Schmidt has informed the boards of OptimumBank (the “Bank”), and OptimumBank Holding, Inc. (the “Company”), that he will resign from both boards, effective January 28, 2025. Mr. Schmidt will remain fully supportive of the continued success of the Bank and Company.
Mr. Schmidt resides in South Florida and has served as a Director since August 2015. Mr. Schmidt’s significant experience in the financial services industry helped the board to recover through regulatory issues as quickly as possible leaving the Bank with a strong capital structure, explosive growth and a bright future. Chairman Moishe Gubin commented: “It was a pleasure having Martin Schmidt on the Boards for nearly a decade. His insight and wisdom assisted the Bank and Company in innumerable ways and on a more personal note, I looked forward to his cheerful disposition during our monthly meetings. On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors I would like to thank Martin for his loyalty and contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors.”
About OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.
OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for OptimumBank that provides a range of consumer and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses.
The company accepts demand interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing savings, money market, NOW and time deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; and offers residential and commercial real estate, commercial, and consumer loans, as well as lending lines for working capital needs. It also provides debit and ATM cards; investment, cash management, and notary and night depository services; and direct deposits, money orders, cashier’s checks, domestic collections, drive-in tellers, and banking by mail, as well as Internet banking services. In addition, the company engages in holding, managing, and disposal of foreclosed real estate. It operates through banking offices located in Broward County, Florida. OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This press release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “plans,” “suggests,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “intends,” or similar expressions. Many forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results or implied by such statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, our limited operating history, managing our expected growth, risks associated with integration of acquired websites, possible inadvertent infringement of third-party intellectual property rights, our ability to effectively compete, our acquisition strategy, and a limited public market for our common stock, among other risks. OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.’s future results may also be impacted by other risk factors listed from time-to-time in its SEC filings. Many factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond the company’s control. Forward looking statements speak only as to the date they are made and OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.
Investor Relations & Corporate Relations
Contact: Seth Denison
Telephone: (305) 401-4140
Email: SDenison@OptimumBank.com

FAQ
When did Martin Schmidt resign from OptimumBank Holdings (OPHC) board?
How long did Martin Schmidt serve on OPHC's board?
What were Martin Schmidt's key achievements during his tenure at OPHC?