First Hope Bank in Sparta names manager

Sparta - Blair Schreiber has joined First Hope Bank as vice president and manager of its Sparta financial center. He will oversee Sparta office operations, including service and compliance, and assist with business development. “Blair’s strong background in retail banking, with his strong customer service emphasis will only serve to enhance First Hope’s already superb customer focus,” said Donald D. Somma, senior executive vice president for retail operations/senior lender. Schreiber most recently served as vice president and branch manager of the Bank of New York office in Hampton. A graduate of Moravian College in Pennsylvania, Schreiber holds a bachelor’s degree in business management. He earned New Jersey life and health licenses and holds both Series 6 and Series 63 securities licenses. Schreiber and his wife, Kathleen, reside in Hampton with their three children. His community activities include coaching childrens’ basketball and baseball teams and participating in Sussex County Chamber of Commerce activities. He enjoys kayaking, biking and hiking. First Hope Bank, established in 1911, is a full-service financial institution with locations in Andover, Blairstown, Great Meadows, Hackettstown, Hope and Sparta. For information, log on to firsthope.com or send e-mail to info@firsthope.com.