The Broadway Financial Corporation, parent company of City First Bank National Association, announced the appointment of Justin Jennings as executive vice president, chief deposit officer.
In this District-based role, Jennings will lead treasury management services, banking operations, digital banking, and deposit strategy. He will report directly to Brian Argrett, president and CEO of the company.
“I am honored to join a financial institution that is deeply committed to uplifting underinvested communities through mission-driven initiatives,” said Jennings. “I took forward to contributing to the continued success of City First Bank and advancing its impactful vision.”
Jennings most recently served as executive vice president, operations officer at Columbia Bank in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, where he oversaw deposit operations, loan servicing, and the customer service center. He strategically positioned treasury management as a core enterprise asset, aligning it with long-term business objectives and community impact.
With Columbia Bank, Jenning’s leadership helped expand the bank’s market presence and strengthen client engagement through trusted relationships with executive, institutional, and community stakeholders. Prior to his tenure at Columbia Bank, Jennings held the role of executive director, head of treasury services for community development banking at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
His team managed a diverse portfolio that included Community Development Real Estate Lending, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Intermediary Lending, and New Markets and Tax Credit (NMTC) investments. Further, Jennings held the position of Head of Client Service for Real Estate Banking and assumed various leadership roles during his 17-year tenure at JPMorgan Chase.
The newly minted City First Bank executive vice president will assume a pivotal role in propelling the company’s strategic objectives, with a primary emphasis on augmenting deposit growth, optimizing treasury management, enhancing digital banking capabilities, fostering operational excellence, and elevating the overall client experience.
“Justin’s extensive experience in client services, business process management, and market expansion will be a significant asset to City First Bank,” said Argrett. “His strategic mindset, exceptional relationship skills, and proven leadership will be essential components in achieving our organizational goals. We are delighted to welcome him to the team.”
