Wendy O’Ree of Peapack Private Bank & Trust Named 2026 Executive Women of New Jersey, Salute to the Policy Makers Honoree
Key Highlights
- ➤Wendy O’Ree named among 48 2026 Executive Women of New Jersey honorees
- ➤Peapack-Gladstone Financial reports $8.0 billion in total assets
- ➤Assets under management and/or administration reached $13.9 billion as of June 30, 2026
- ➤EWNJ Graduate Merit Award Program has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships
Expert Statements
Wendy O’Ree, Senior Managing Director at Peapack Private Bank & Trust
“I am honored to be recognized by Executive Women of New Jersey alongside an extraordinary group of women whose leadership is making a difference across our state. This recognition is especially meaningful because it celebrates not only professional achievement, but also the responsibility we have to inspire, support, and elevate others. Throughout my career, I have been committed to fostering collaborative leadership and helping create opportunities for the next generation of women to grow, lead, and make their own lasting impact.”
Susan K. Dromsky-Reed, Esq., Executive Women of New Jersey Board President
“This year’s honorees represent the extraordinary depth of women’s leadership across New Jersey. These 48 women are leading organizations, strengthening communities, opening doors and helping shape the future of our state. EWNJ is proud to recognize not only what they have achieved, but the example they set for the women who will follow them.”
Onome N. Adejemilua, Esq., EWNJ Board President-Elect and EWNJ Salute Committee Chair
“The Salute to the Policy Makers Gala is EWNJ’s biennial celebration of New Jersey’s top women executives and leaders. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to recognize and affirm the work of women. The Salute Gala brings together remarkable women from public and private sectors to recognize their excellence, resilience and achievements, while also supporting the next generation of women leaders through our Graduate Merit Award Program.”
BEDMINSTER, N.J., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private Bank & Trust announce that Wendy O’Ree, Senior Managing Director, has been named as one of 48 women leaders honored by Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) at its biennial Salute to the Policy Makers Gala held on October 21, 2026, at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. The event recognized accomplished women from New Jersey’s public and private sectors whose leadership, achievements, and impact are helping shape the state’s businesses, institutions, and communities.
As Senior Managing Director at Peapack Private, Wendy O’Ree has been a trusted wealth advisor, known for her commitment to excellence, community engagement, and the advancement of women in leadership. Throughout her career, she has championed initiatives that foster professional growth, mentorship, and greater opportunities for women, while making meaningful contributions to the organizations and communities she serves. This recognition reflects both her professional accomplishments and her enduring impact as a leader who helps create pathways for others to succeed.
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