Company: PNBK
Filing Date: 2025-05-27
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001140361-25-020413
Chunk: 15

Company: PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP INC
Filing Date: 2025-05-27
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 15
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 Jenrette, Inc. (“DLJ”) in their Los Angeles office. Prior to joining DLJ, Mr. Salas practiced law with Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton in New York. Mr. Salas earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from NYU and his Juris Doctor from University of Chicago Law School. 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 2018. 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