Company: PNBK
Filing Date: 2025-05-16
Form Type: PRE 14A
Source: 0001140361-25-019517
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Company: PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP INC
Filing Date: 2025-05-16
Form: PRE 14A
Chunk 15
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 The Company believes that Mr. Salas is qualified to be a director as he has an extensive background in business leadership and the financial services industry. Mario De Tomasi Mario De Tomasi is a distinguished financial executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in mortgage finance, and capital markets. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth across the financial services industry. Mr. De Tomasi’s professional journey began at GE Capital, where he served as Vice President before advancing to Executive Vice President at Clear Channel Communications in 1996. His entrepreneurial vision led him to co-found several successful ventures, including Eloan Equity Connect in 2006, which became the industry leader in online home equity lending. In 2009, Mr. De Tomasi co-founded Commerce Home Mortgage as an affiliate of Redding Bank of Commerce, initially serving as Chief Financial Officer. He later led the successful buyout of the mortgage division in 2012, assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer and expanding operations nationwide. Mr. De Tomasi guided the company through its successful acquisition by The Change Company, a U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), in 2022, which has established a reputation for excellence in serving underserved communities and promoting sustainable homeownership. Mr. De Tomasi has been serving on the board of directors of The Change Company since 2022. Mr. De Tomasi also co-founded Street-Smart Valuations, an innovative technology-driven real estate valuation firm serving institutional investors. He continues to leverage his expertise in ventures that integrate finance, technology, and social responsibility. A graduate of Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga with a Bachelor’s degree in management, Mr. De Tomasi brings to the board exceptional strategic insight, proven operational discipline, and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive economic growth. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE ELECTION OF EACH OF THE NOMINEES. 10 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Our business affairs are managed under the direction of the Board of Directors in accordance with the Connecticut Business Corporation Act, our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and corrected, and our Amended and Restated Bylaws (“Bylaws”). Members of our Board are kept informed of our business through discussions with the Chairman of the Board, our Chief Executive Officer and other officers, by reviewing materials provided to them, and by participating in meetings of the Board and its committees. Our corporate governance