Kearny Bank expands corporate team; Tiseo unopposed for Woodland Park mayor
A local banker joins a new corporate unit while the mayoral race concludes with Christine Tiseo facing no opposition after her rival failed to gather signatures.
Kearny Bank has assembled a veteran team of corporate banking representatives to expand its service offerings for mid-sized businesses in the region. The group is led by Linden resident Tom Woroniecki, who serves as senior vice president and director of corporate banking at the institution.
Woodland Park resident Antonio DiPasquale is among the six new members reporting directly to Woroniecki on this specialized team. He operates out of the bank's Fairfield corporate office alongside colleagues Justin Gusmano from Riverdale and Karla Pichardo from New Milford.
The remaining team members include Glen Corson based in Oakhurst, Devon McClellan located at the Staten Island branch, and DiPasquale who is also part of this new structure. Anthony Bilotta, executive vice president and chief banking officer, stated that their experience allows the bank to address more complex client needs while maintaining responsiveness.
New Banking Strategy for Local Firms
This corporate banking team was established over the past several months with plans to continue expanding its reach in the coming period. The group targets growing businesses that have moved beyond traditional branch banking but still value hands-on support from dedicated officers.
Typical clients served by this new unit maintain about $5 million in revenue and benefit from a tailored approach combining digital tools with direct assistance. Woroniecki noted that their role is to ensure each client's banking relationship works effectively for them through transparent recommendations.
In local politics, the mayoral race in Woodland Park has been significantly altered after Dominick DiDomenico was disqualified from the ballot again. Passaic County Clerk Danielle Ireland-Imhof rejected his independent petition because it contained only 189 signatures instead of the required 250 under state law.
This marks the second time in less than three months that DiDomenico has been removed from a ballot for failing to submit enough valid petition signatures. He was previously knocked off the Republican primary ballot earlier this year for the same reason regarding insufficient signature counts.
Mayoral Race Concludes Early
The disqualification effectively clears the field for Democrat Christine Tiseo, who will now run unopposed in the November general election. Incumbent mayor Tracy Kallert is not seeking re-election this cycle, leaving a vacancy that DiDomenico attempted to fill as an independent candidate.
County Clerk Ireland-Imhof sent a letter on June 3 informing DiDomenico that his petition was invalid due to the signature shortfall. The rejection letter also noted a clerical error where she referred to his filing as a petition for borough council rather than mayor, despite it being intended for the mayoral race.
Because DiDomenico could not secure the necessary signatures, the clerk did not need to apply the state's sore loser law which might have applied since he initially ran as a Republican. This legal mechanism often prevents candidates who lose in their party primary from running again on another line.
What Residents Should Know
Residents of Woodland Park will see Antonio DiPasquale working locally to support mid-sized businesses that need more than standard branch banking services. The new corporate team aims to identify opportunities for improvement within client setups and provide transparent advice on how things are set up.
The political landscape in the borough has shifted as voters now face a single choice for mayor rather than a contested race between multiple candidates. This outcome follows a pattern of ballot access issues that have plagued DiDomenico's recent attempts to run for office in the district.
Questions residents are asking
Who is on Kearny Bank's new corporate team from Woodland Park?
Antonio DiPasquale, a resident of Woodland Park, serves as one of six vice presidents and corporate banking officers in the new unit. He works out of the Fairfield corporate office alongside other regional representatives.
Why is Christine Tiseo running unopposed for mayor?
Her only opponent Dominick DiDomenico was disqualified because his petition contained 189 signatures, which fell short of the state requirement of 250 valid names. This rejection leaves her as the sole candidate on the November ballot.
What kind of businesses does Kearny Bank's new team serve?
The team focuses on growing mid-sized firms that maintain about $5 million in revenue and have outgrown traditional branch banking. These clients benefit from a mix of digital tools and direct hands-on support.