We are a team of entrepreneurs who are committed to innovation and exceptional service as the foundation of our bank.
| James S. Furash President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Jim co-founded Aris and is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the company’s overall strategic and operating activities. Prior to Aris, Jim co-founded Countrywide Bank in 2001 and, as its President and CEO, had ultimate responsibility for its day-to-day operations, strategic and financial direction, risk management, and regulatory and investor relations. He built a banking franchise that contributed a third of Countrywide Financial Corporation’s earnings at unparalleled efficiencies. Prior to joining Countrywide Bank, Jim co-founded Monument Financial Group, an acquisition and strategic advisory firm responsible for establishing and growing five de novo banks. Jim started his banking career in commercial lending and retail banking at SunTrust Banks, Inc. and National Capital Bank of Washington. Recently, Jim co-founded and ran acquisitions for PennyMac, a distressed mortgage asset manager sponsored by Blackrock. Jim holds a BA in economics from the University of Virginia and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. |
| Mark P. Suter Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer |
| Mark co-founded Aris and has overall responsibility for the company’s consumer businesses and corporate operations. Prior to Aris, Mark co-founded Countrywide Bank in 2001 and served as the bank’s Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Retail Officer, and head of consumer diversified lending. In these roles, Mark developed and launched most of Countrywide Bank’s unique consumer businesses: the pioneering, highly efficient non-branch deposit physical distribution channel, wholesale and retail reverse mortgages, credit cards, and active portfolio management. Prior to Countrywide Bank, Mark co-founded Monument Financial Group and led the strategy development for establishing and growing five de novo institutions that now hold $2 billion in assets. Recently, Mark co-founded and managed the portfolio for PennyMac, a distressed mortgage asset manager sponsored by Blackrock. Mark holds a BS in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. |
