OceanFirst Financial Corp. announced the Board of Directors appointment of Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, to the Boards of OceanFirst Financial Corp. and OceanFirst Bank N.A. Dr. Patricia Turner is director of the division of member services for the American College of Surgeons. In addition to her position at the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Turner is currently a clinical associate professor of surgery at The University of Chicago School of Medicine. Dr. Turner is a leading advocate for post-graduate education reform, for enhanced quality efforts, and for leveraging the influence of organized medicine. Dr. Turner’s past leadership roles in national organizations include serving as president of the Surgical Section of the National Medical Association, president of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons, councilor for the Southeastern Surgical Congress, and chair of the AMA Council on Medical Education. Dr. Turner’s perspective regarding the healthcare and regulated industries, leadership skills, and background in professional education and governance will provide valuable insight and contributions to the growth of the Company.