BCB Bancorp Inc: two directors appointed; chief legal officer hired

What happened The company announced on Oct 7, 2026 that it appointed Patricia M. Schaubeck to the position of executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary of both the company and the bank, and that the board appointed Steven E. Gallotta and Denny Kim as directors of the company and the bank. The appointments were made effective Oct 7, 2026.

Key details

• Patricia M. Schaubeck, age 66, was appointed executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary and will receive an annual base salary of $444,600. She previously served as executive vice president and general counsel of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. from Mar 2018 to Apr 2024 and held prior general counsel roles at other financial institutions.
• Steven E. Gallotta and Denny Kim were appointed to the board on Oct 7, 2026 and will serve until the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are qualified. Mr. Gallotta will serve on the audit committee and Mr. Kim will serve on the nominating and corporate governance committee.
• The board determined that each of Mr. Gallotta and Mr. Kim is an independent director under applicable company and Nasdaq standards. Neither new director nor Ms. Schaubeck is party to any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Why it may matter This report was filed under Item 5.02 (departure of directors or certain officers; election of directors), which covers appointments and changes to executive officers and directors. The filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.