Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private Bank & Trust have promoted Roz Ostler to Senior Vice President, Head of Asset Management of Peapack Capital, the company's equipment finance and leasing subsidiary. In this role, Ostler oversees the overall operations of the Asset Management Group, ensuring disciplined equipment management practices, strong internal controls, and comprehensive reporting. Her responsibilities include equipment-related analysis, evaluations, appraisals, asset sales, and inventory management for Peapack Capital's $1 billion equipment portfolio, which continues to expand.
Ostler brings 20 years of experience in the finance industry to her position. She joined Peapack Capital from Signature Financial and began her equipment leasing career at KeyCorp Leasing. She has also held roles at Crestmark Equipment Finance, a commercial finance division of Pathward. Her professional credentials include being an accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers and holding the CLFP® (Certified Leasing and Finance Professional) designation. Beyond her corporate duties, Ostler is the co-founder and current Treasurer of Little Falls Cares, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on providing humane support to local feral and stray cats through trap-neuter-release services.
This promotion underscores Peapack Capital's commitment to strengthening its asset management framework as its portfolio grows. With Ostler's expertise, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and risk management in its equipment leasing business. Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, the parent company, reported total assets of $7.5 billion and assets under management and/or administration of $13.1 billion as of December 31, 2025. Peapack Private Bank & Trust, founded in 1921, offers a client-centric approach with wealth management, investment banking, and banking solutions. More information about the bank is available at https://www.peapackprivate.com.
