M&T Bank appointed Shannon Lazare as its New Jersey Regional President. Lazare will lead the bank's local growth and community engagement initiatives throughout New Jersey. She succeeds Tom Comiskey who, after serving as M&T's New Jersey Regional President for nine years, was elevated last year to Area Executive in its Commercial Bank.

In her new role, Lazare will lead M&T's team in the Garden State, ensuring that the bank continues to serve its communities and customers. She will oversee all aspects of the bank's involvement in community engagement, economic development, and charitable initiatives for M&T in New Jersey along with her current duties as Business Banking Regional Manager.

Lazare joined M&T in 2013 as a Senior Relationship Manager with Business Banking and has held the role of Regional Manager since 2019. She brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked with J.P. Morgan Chase, Wachovia, and Valley National Bank.

"Shannon is a proven leader, and her experience growing up and working in New Jersey has given her a deep understanding of the market and a strong commitment to community engagement," said Tom Comiskey, Area Executive, M&T Bank. "Shannon's extensive banking experience and dedication to fostering economic development align perfectly with M&T's mission to support growth and create opportunities in New Jersey."

Lazare is known for her commitment to fostering meaningful connections within the communities she serves. She is an active member of the M&T's New Jersey Charitable Foundation Committee which awarded $2.7 million to more than 175 local nonprofits in 2023. Shannon serves as a board member of the Bergen County Workforce Development Board, Pursuit CDC, and Pony Power Therapies, and is the honorary commander for the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County, NJ.