Kearny Financial Corp. announced that the Company's Board of Directors has promoted Keith Suchodolski to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Suchodolski has served as the Company and Bank's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since July 1, 2018.

In addition to his current duties, Mr. Suchodolski will assume the responsibilities of Eric Heyer, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer who previously announced his retirement effective June 30, 2022. "Keith's enhanced leadership role places him in a key position to contribute to the continued growth and success of the Company, and I look forward to working with him in this expanded role," said Craig L. Montanaro, President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining the Company in 2013, Mr. Suchodolski held varied roles within the banking industry since 2001.

He holds a Master of Business Administration degree, with a specialization in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey.