First Bank CEO Pat Ryan Named "Young Professional" of the Year by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Young Professionals

HAMILTON, N.J. –05/11/15—First Bank (NASDAQ: FRBA) CEO Patrick L. Ryan has been named Young Professional of the Year by the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Young Professionals (RWJUH YP).

Ryan was honored at the group’s “All in Good Taste” event on April 30 at the Stone Terrace.

“Pat was selected as this year’s honoree because of his service in the community not only as a current YPG member, but as CEO of First Bank and an active member of many other community groups,” said Rachael Holland, chair of the RWJUH YP. “Pat has been an invaluable asset to the group and its commitment to the foundation and especially the YPG’s $200,000 commitment to the H. H. Tuchman Pediatric Department at RWJ Hamilton. The encouragement and thoughtfulness he brings to the table is such an asset to the group’s dynamic and ultimate success.”

“To be recognized by a prestigious organization like RWJ Hamilton is an incredible honor. Our team at First Bank works hard every day to make a difference in the communities we serve,” Ryan said. “While we may not be saving lives on a daily basis like the great people of RWJ Hamilton, we take a lot of pride that they have recognized our efforts. On a more personal level, it means so much to me to be recognized by this amazing group of young professionals. This group of people, individually and collectively, has accomplished so much. I have enjoyed immensely my time working with them. I can think of no better validation of my efforts than to be honored by this accomplished group of peers and friends.”

Ryan serves on the strategic planning committee of the Foundation at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. He is a member of the Hamilton Partnership, Mercer 200 Club, Ancient order of Hibernians, and Friendly Sons and Daughters of Saint Patrick. He also volunteers at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen and coaches Hopewell Valley Baseball and Nassau Hockey.

The RWJUH YP group took on the challenge of raising $200,000 and with the event on April 30, the group has raised more than $150,000 toward its five-year goal in less than four years.

Ryan has been a member of the RWJUH YP for about four years and the group has been in existence for more than 12 years total. This is the 10th annual “All in Good Taste” event and past recent honorees have included Freeholder John Cimino (2014) and Michael Pratico Jr. (2013).

For more information about First Bank, visit www.firstbanknj.com.

Photo courtesy of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton. First Bank CEO Pat Ryan accepts the Young Professional of the Year award at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Young Professionals “All in Good Taste” event on April 30 at the Stone Terrace in Hamilton.

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First Bank (www.firstbanknj.com) is a New Jersey state-chartered bank with ten full-service branches in Cranbury, Denville, Ewing, Hamilton, Lawrence, Randolph (2), Somerset and Williamstown, NJ and Trevose, PA. With $731 million in assets as of March 31, 2015, First Bank offers a traditional range of deposit and loan products to individuals and businesses throughout the New York City to Philadelphia, PA corridor. First Bank’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FRBA”.