Fidelity Bank Adds Charles Hangen to Team Daniel J. Santaniello, President and CEO of Fidelity Bank, is pleased to announce that Charles Hangen has joined Fidelity Bank as SVP, Chief Risk Officer. Hangen will be responsible for safeguarding the Bank’s strategic integrity, this role leads to the identification and mitigation of critical competitive, regulatory, and technological risks. He will be focused on advancing the enterprise risk management framework and ensuring robust policies and procedures that adapt to an evolving financial landscape. In making this announcement, Santaniello stated, “Charles brings a wealth of expertise in risk management and strategic leadership. His deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and proven ability to mitigate complex risks will be instrumental as we strengthen our foundation and continue delivering secure, innovative financial solutions to our clients.” Currently residing in Nazareth, PA, Hangen is a graduate of Northampton Area High School and graduated from Bloomsburg University in 1994. He has completed the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking, the Wharton Leadership Program, Central Bankers School of Commercial Lending, and has also been recognized as a Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Education Foundation 2019 Distinguished Alumni Inductee. Reflecting on his new role, Hagen shared, “I am excited for a new challenge with a financial institution dedicated to the communities they serve” Outside of the bank, he is involved in his community as Bethlehem Steel Travel Softball assistant coach and a Blue Eagles Basketball assistant coach.
Quandel Enterprises Names New Chief Risk Officer Effective March 13, 2023, Quandel Enterprises has named Jerome Urban chief risk officer for the entire Quandel Enterprises family of companies. As chief risk officer, he will work closely with Quandel Enterprise’s executive team and board of directors to innovate, implement, and strengthen our risk management initiatives in response to the ever-changing landscape of the construction industry. Urban previously served as the president and chief executive officer for Performance Construction Company, a Quandel Enterprises company. He began with the team in 2006 when he started his career in construction as an estimator. Since that time, he has served as an assistant project manager, project manager, project executive, and vice president of operations. “We are confident that Jerome will bring value and insight into this new role that enables our continued success,” says Greg Quandel, president and chief executive of Quandel Enterprises. Urban is known among his peers to be a team-builder with a keen understanding of the construction business. His focus on enhancing the firm’s clients’ experience through innovation, continuous improvement, and commitment to excellence and exceptional service has made him an integral member of Quandel’s leadership team.
