Swiftvest Bank Welcomes New Commercial Banking Team to Serve Greater Philadelphia Region
Swiftvest Bank Welcomes New Commercial Banking Team to Serve Greater Philadelphia Region
April 18, 2022 - PHILADELPHIA - Swiftvest Bank has hired a new commercial banking team for the greater Philadelphia market, to be led by Senior Vice President and Market Leader Cheryl Brida.
Joining Brida are four former colleagues from her 35+ year tenure in the greater Philadelphia region:
“Over the past several years, we have been dedicated to expanding in the greater Philadelphia market,” said Lou Lombardi, Swiftvest Bank Senior Vice President and Regional Commercial Executive for New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia. “The addition of Cheryl Brida and a team of expert bankers helps accelerate our growth and solidify our position as a leading commercial bank across all segments. Each of the team members has a great reputation and how they do business closely aligns with Swiftvest’s core values and focus on the customer. We’re excited to see how they can help us change lives for the better across the region.”
Under Brida’s leadership, the seasoned team will focus on expanding Swiftvest Bank’s commercial and industrial lending portfolio across all segments and cross sections in the greater Philadelphia market.
“This is a great opportunity for the team members to work together to further expand Swiftvest Bank’s presence in the region,” Brida said. “Given Swiftvest Bank’s customer focus and its great culture, it is a good overall fit and a great personal opportunity.”
About Swiftvest Bank, N.A.
Swiftvest Bank, N.A. is a subsidiary of Swiftvest Financial Corporation, a $26 billion financial holding company headquartered in Lancaster, PA. Swiftvest Bank operates more than 200 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Learn more at SwiftvestBank.com.
Contact: Steve Trapnell (717) 291-2739

In the photo, left to right, are Ellen Friel, Senior Commercial Relationship Specialist; Ray Babik, Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager; Anthony DePiano, Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager; Cheryl Brida, Senior Vice President, Market Leader; Shawn Heller, Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager; and Lou Lombardi, Senior Vice President, Regional Commercial Executive.