PARSIPPANY — Unity Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Unity Bank, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Sara M. Sooy and Alfred J. Gaburo to the Unity Bank Board of Directors, adding two accomplished New Jersey leaders with extensive backgrounds in finance, governance, public policy, and economic development.
The appointments reflect Unity Bank’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team as the institution continues to expand its presence and serve customers throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.
Sara M. Sooy brings decades of experience in banking, finance, public policy, and corporate governance. Her professional background includes service with Investors Bank and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, where she developed expertise in commercial real estate finance, credit risk evaluation, enterprise risk governance, capital planning, and fiduciary oversight. She currently serves as a Somerset County Commissioner and remains active in numerous regional organizations.
A graduate of Rutgers University, Sooy earned a Master of Business Administration in Real Estate Finance and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in International Economics from Saint Francis College. Her community involvement includes leadership roles with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Somerset County Business Partnership, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s Latino Advisory Board.
Alfred J. Gaburo joins the board with more than 30 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, economic development, and strategic advocacy. Throughout his career, he has advised and represented organizations across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, insurance, transportation, environmental services, maritime operations, and pharmaceuticals.
Gaburo also has an extensive record of public service. He served on the Raritan Borough Council, where he was elected Council President, and held positions on the Planning Board while serving as Police and Fire Commissioner. His leadership experience extends to numerous corporate and nonprofit boards, including Advantage Bank, Community First Bank, Commercial Fidelity Insurance Company, Triad Healthcare, Chronus Healthcare, and Saint Peter’s University Healthcare System.
He is a graduate of the University of Delaware and has furthered his studies at both the American Institute of Applied Politics in Washington, D.C., and the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. Gaburo is also a member of Leadership New Jersey’s Class of 2000.
“We are pleased to welcome Al and Sara to the Unity Bank Board of Directors,” said James A. Hughes, Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bank. “Their professional experience, leadership, and deep understanding of New Jersey’s business and community landscape will strengthen our board and support Unity’s continued growth.”
Unity Bank, headquartered in Clinton, operates branches throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania and continues to focus on community banking, business lending, and personalized financial services. The addition of Sooy and Gaburo further enhances the bank’s expertise in financial oversight, governance, and community engagement as it pursues future growth opportunities.
