BCB Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), (NASDAQ: BCBP), the holding company for BCB Community Bank (the "Bank"), announced this morning that they have named Thomas M. O'Brien to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2026. Mr. O'Brien was also elected to the boards of both the Company and Bank. Mr. O'Brien is one of the most respected names in community bank management and comes with a long and distinguished record of building long-term value. He has previously been CEO of six different banking companies over the course of a 48-year career, most recently serving as CEO of Sterling Bank & Trust. This marks a return to New Jersey banking for Mr. O'Brien, as he previously served as President and CEO of Sun Bancorp, Inc. and Sun National Bank from April 2014 to February 2018. He is well known to many bank regulatory agencies, analysts, and investors.