Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private Bank & Trust have promoted Roz Ostler to Senior Vice President, Head of Asset Management of Peapack Capital, the company’s equipment finance and leasing subsidiary. The promotion, announced on April 13, 2026, places Ostler in charge of the Asset Management Group (AMG), where she will oversee equipment-related analysis, evaluations, appraisals, asset sales, and inventory management for Peapack Capital’s $1 billion equipment portfolio.
Ostler brings two decades of finance industry experience to the role. She joined Peapack Capital from Signature Financial and previously worked at KeyCorp Leasing and Crestmark Equipment Finance, a commercial finance division of Pathward. Her background includes extensive expertise in equipment leasing and asset management, which will be critical as Peapack Capital’s portfolio continues to grow.
In her new role, Ostler is responsible for ensuring disciplined equipment management practices, strong internal controls, and comprehensive reporting. She reports directly to senior leadership and will work closely with other departments to align asset management strategies with the company’s broader financial goals. The promotion reflects Peapack Capital’s focus on maintaining high standards in asset oversight, which is essential for managing risk and maximizing returns on its expanding portfolio.
Beyond her professional achievements, Ostler is co-founder and Treasurer of Little Falls Cares, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports feral and stray cat populations through trap-neuter-release (TNR) services. She also holds professional designations as an accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers and a Certified Leasing and Finance Professional (CLFP®).
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, the parent company, reported total assets of $7.5 billion and assets under management and/or administration of $13.1 billion as of December 31, 2025. The company, through its subsidiary Peapack Private Bank & Trust, offers wealth management, investment banking, commercial and personal banking solutions. The promotion of Ostler signals the company’s commitment to strengthening its asset management capabilities as it continues to expand its equipment finance operations.
