CLBK · Columbia Financial, Inc.

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Summary

Columbia Financial, Inc. designated Thomas Splaine, Jr., its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as principal financial and accounting officer for SEC reporting on April 17, 2026.

Key takeaways

Board designated Thomas Splaine, Jr. as principal financial officer and principal accounting officer for SEC reporting effective April 17, 2026.
Splaine appointed EVP and CFO effective January 28, 2026.
Appointment follows promotion of Dennis E. Gibney to First Senior EVP and Chief Banking Officer.
Ensures compliance with SEC reporting officer designations.

Full analysis

The Board of Directors' designation of Thomas Splaine, Jr. as the principal financial and accounting officer formalizes his role in overseeing SEC reporting, a critical compliance function for investors relying on accurate financial disclosures. This follows his January 2026 appointment as EVP and CFO amid the promotion of Dennis E. Gibney, indicating internal leadership realignment without disruption to the finance function.