CLINTON, N.J. (December 5, 2011) - Karen M. Sweeney of Titusville has joined Unity Bank as Vice President and Director of Human Resources.
Sweeney is responsible for human resources policies and programs, employee relations, employment, salary administration, benefits, and training.
Sweeney has nearly 25 years of experience as a banking executive and attorney. She most recently served as an attorney with Lyons & Associates in Somerville and previously held executive level positions with Summit Bank and Fleet Bank. Sweeney served as Executive Vice President, Regional Director of Branch Banking with Fleet Bank and Executive Vice President, Director of Branch Banking with Summit Bank before its merger with Fleet Bank. She also served as Senior Vice President, Regional Manager with Summit Bank.
"We are very excited to have Karen join the Unity Bank team," said Unity Bank President James A. Hughes. "In addition to providing a wealth of experience, Karen is truly committed to our community banking mission and will be an invaluable asset to the executive team. Today more than ever, individuals and businesses are demanding an alternative to the impersonal big bank experience and Karen plays an important role in enhancing Unity's customer relationships."
Sweeney received a B.S. in Finance from Rider University; Master's Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University School of Social Work; and a J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law-Camden. She also served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the State of New Jersey, Superior Court in Somerville.
About Unity Bank
Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY) is a financial services organization headquartered in Clinton, N.J. Unity Bank provides financial services to retail, corporate and small business customers through its 14 bank branches in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Warren Counties in New Jersey and Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Unity Bank provides traditional and community-oriented commercial banking services, including personal and business checking accounts and time deposits, money market accounts and regular savings accounts. For more information, please visit www.unitybank.com or call 800-618-BANK (800-618-2265).