Carver Federal Savings Bank (Carver), one of the largest banks in the United States managed by African- and Caribbean-Americans, appointed Tony Holmes first vice president, retail banking & business development officer, a newly created role. The appointment comes as the bank expands, offering consumer checking and savings accounts online across nine states, from Massachusetts to Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Holmes’s role involves spearheading the development and execution of innovative retail branch business strategies, elevating sales and marketing initiatives, and providing senior-level managerial support. He reports directly to Marc Winkler, senior vice president and chief administrative officer
A Philadelphia native, Holmes is a 20-year veteran of the financial services industry whose career includes positions at such leading financial institutions as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and ESL Federal Credit Union. That experience, along with his close ties to his native and Brooklyn, N.Y., communities and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, made Holmes an attractive candidate to assist Carver’s expansion drive.
“Tony’s track record in the financial sector and his deep commitment to community development make him an invaluable addition to our senior team. We are confident in his lleadership abilities to enrich our customer service focus and identify new growth opportunities,” Winkler said.
Holmes affirms his readiness for his role at Carver. “I am eager to introduce innovative solutions that cater to our diverse and entrepreneurial clientele, furthering Carver’s impact and helping spur economic growth,” he said of his appointment.”
Headquartered in Harlem, New York City, Carver is a federally chartered stock (NASDAQ:CARV) savings bank founded in 1948 to serve African American and Caribbean-American communities in New York whose residents, businesses, and institutions had limited access to mainstream financial services. The U.S. Treasury Department designated the bank a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) because of its community-focused banking services and dedication to its local community’s economic viability and revitalization.
