Valley National Bank Elevates Leadership to Expand South Florida Market Presence

Miami, FL - Valley National Bank, a New Jersey-based regional bank with $62 billion in assets, is expanding its leadership team to strengthen its presence in the East Florida region.

Aly Heimovics joins as Palm Beach County Market President and Head of Corporate and Middle Market Banking, while Jordan Simler continues as Broward County Market President and Head of Corporate and Middle Market Banking. Fernando Mesia has been promoted to Miami-Dade County Market President, Head of Corporate and Middle Market Banking, further solidifying the bank's leadership position for corporate and middle market segments in the South Florida area.

As of September 30, Valley Bank's East Florida region has grown its Commercial and Industrial business by 20%, together with significant increases in Core Deposits and Fee Income. The leadership changes support Valley Bank's continued expansion of its Commercial and Industrial (C&I) business. While this line of business grows, Valley Bank maintains a holistic, relationship-driven banking model that meets the unique needs of businesses across South Florida.

"Our focus on the C&I market, from a Corporate, Middle Market, and Business Banking perspective, paired with a leadership team that understands the local landscape, positions Valley to better serve our clients and grow alongside them," said Jeff Watts, Chief Banking Officer for Valley Bank's East Florida Region. "Aly, Jordan and Fernando have extensive experience in South Florida's rapidly evolving business environment, which is pivotal to enhancing our local market footprint."

Aly Heimovics joins Valley Bank as the Palm Beach County Market President. With 28 years of experience in Corporate and Middle Market and banking, she is known for her strategic approach and deep community involvement. Prior to joining Valley, Aly held senior level positions in Corporate and Middle Market Banking at Fifth Third Bank and Wells Fargo Bank.

Fernando Mesia has been promoted to Miami-Dade County Market President. He leads a team of Corporate and Middle Market bankers that specialize in working capital, trade finance, structured finance, and treasury solutions, collaborating with business owners, private equity firms and family offices. Over the past 25 years, Mesia has focused on deepening relationships with corporate clients across Miami.

Broward County Market President Jordan Simler's role is expanding to include oversight of the new Professionals & Executives Group, launching in 2025, which will focus on serving law firms, accounting firms and small physician practices. He will continue to lead the Broward Commercial Banking group, which specializes in Corporate and Middle Market clients. Simler leverages advanced banking technology and prioritizes local decision-making to ensure personalized, innovative financial solutions for Valley Bank clients in Broward County.

The updates to Valley Bank's leadership reflect its deep commitment to relationship banking and local decision-making, which empowers its regional leadership to make timely choices in fast-growing markets like South Florida. The bank is positioned to drive significant growth while continuing to deliver exceptional service to businesses in the region.

As another C&I growth driver to support local businesses, Alyshia Bennett will continue to lead and expand Valley's Business Banking line of business in the East Florida Region. Additionally, Yamil Aguad oversees the bank's Commercial Real Estate portfolio and team of seasoned relationship managers.

"Our strategic focus on the South Florida region is clear: we are positioning ourselves to be the go-to partner for businesses seeking comprehensive banking solutions," said Watts. "This leadership team is an essential part of that strategy, and we're confident in our ability to continue our success in the years ahead."

About Valley National Bank

As the principal subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp, Valley National Bank is a regional bank with over $62 billion in assets. Valley is committed to giving people and businesses the power to succeed. Valley operates many convenient branch locations and commercial banking offices across New Jersey, New York, Florida, Alabama, California and Illinois, and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable team dedicated to meeting customer needs. Helping communities grow and prosper is the heart of Valley's corporate citizenship philosophy. To learn more about Valley, go to www.valley.com or call our Customer Care Center at 800-522-4100.