- Promotion of Lisa Robinson Smith continues deliberate build-out of
executive team to support Carver's transformation into a modern urban
community bank.
- Seasoned finance executive brings over 20 years of financial services
experience, including leadership roles at Guggenheim Investments,
JPMorganChase, and Deloitte.
- Appointment advances Carver's strategy to strengthen financial performance
management, enhance capital planning, and drive long-term, sustainable
profitability.
NEW YORK, March 23, 2026
-- Carver Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB: CARV), the
holding company for Carver Federal Savings Bank (the "Bank,") a certified
Community
Development Financial Institution ("CDFI") and designated Minority Depository
Institution ("MDI"), today announced the appointment of Lisa Robinson Smith as
Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Robinson Smith, who has served as the Company's
Deputy Chief Financial Officer since June 2025, replaces Christina Maier, who
has retired from the Company.
Carver Bancorp, Inc. Appoints Lisa Robinson Smith as Chief Financial
Officer
"Lisa's appointment as CFO reflects the continued strengthening of our leadership team as we accelerate Carver's transformation into a modern urban community bank,"
said Donald Felix, President and
CEO
of Carver Bancorp,
Inc. "Since joining Carver, Lisa has demonstrated
the financial acumen and strategic perspective essential to move our
institution forward. Her promotion is part of our deliberate approach to
building an executive team with the expertise and experience necessary to
drive operational excellence and establish the foundation for long-term,
sustainable profitability.
"This appointment, alongside the recent addition of Jason
Sisack as Senior Enterprise Risk Management Advisor,
our board
modernization
initiative, and our transition to OTC
Markets, reflects our commitment to making the
decisions necessary to compete more effectively and deliver value for all
stockholders while empowering everyday New Yorkers to Dream
Forward. In addition, on behalf of the Carver family,
I
want to thank Christina Maier for her years of service and dedication to the
Bank."
Ms. Robinson Smith brings more than 20 years of financial services
experience, with deep expertise in financial planning and analysis,
strategic
execution, and operational leadership. Most recently, she served as Managing
Director and Head of C Analysis at Guggenheim Investments, where she
partnered with the CFO
and
Financial Planning leadership team to support over $200 billion in assets
under management. In
that role, she led budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, and
supported major growth
and transformation initiatives, including divestitures, product development,
and strategic partnerships.
Prior to joining Guggenheim Investments, Ms. Robinson Smith held positions
at
JPMorganChase and Bear Stearns, where she managed complex financial
operations
and led business transformations. At JPMorganChase, she directed a $100
million corporate initiative to internalize brokerage operations and
developed
pricing models that informed senior leadership decisions. At Bear Stearns,
she
supported product development and strategic initiatives for a $5 billion
Managed Accounts platform. She began her career at Deloitte in New York,
where
she earned her Certified Public Accountant license and supported a range of
clients, including private investment clients with assets exceeding $2
billion.
"I am honored to serve as Carver's Chief Financial Officer and remain laser focused on strengthening the Bank's financial performance management, enhancing capital planning, and driving long-term, sustainable profitability,"
said Lisa Robinson Smith, Chief Financial Officer of Carver Bancorp,
Inc.
"I look forward to applying my experience to strengthen our financial foundation and support Carver's mission of financially empowering everyday New Yorkers who are working hard to get ahead."
Ms. Robinson Smith earned her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth
School
of Business, with concentrations in Finance and Entrepreneurship, and a BS
in
Accounting from Hampton University.
Recent Strategic Announcements
Today's announcement builds on recent strategic actions designed to
strengthen the institution's foundation and accelerate its
transformation:
- Carver
Bancorp, Inc. Announces Agreement with Holders of Trust Preferred Securities
to Cancel Interest in Exchange for Shares of CommonStock
(03/16/2026): Carver converts over $1 million in Trust Preferred
Securities
interest obligations into 524,826 shares of common stock, eliminating a
meaningfuldebt obligation, strengthening the Bank's capital position, and
increasing flexibility for growth and profitability.
- Carver
Bancorp, Inc. Commences Trading on OTC Markets (12/08/25): Carver
joins more than 300 banks on the OTC Markets, a move that provides greater
flexibility to pursue long-term growth and enhanced capital, reduces
operating expenses, and maintains financial disclosure integrity.
- Carver
Bancorp, Inc. Announces Board Modernization Initiative with
Comprehensive Governance
Enhancements (11/05/25): Governance changes align Carver's board
policies with leading companies, featuring a 75% director turnover rate
over
the next three years, enhanced skills-based recruitment, and restructured
equity-based compensation that preserves capital flexibility while
aligning
directors' interests with long-term value creation.
- Carver
Bancorp, Inc. Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of
Jason Sisack,
Former OCC Executive, as Senior Enterprise Risk Management Advisor
to
the
CEO (11/04/25): Appointment reinforces Carver's commitment to
operational excellence and risk management as the Bank accelerates its
transformation and growth strategy.
About Carver Bancorp, Inc.
Carver Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB: CARV) is the holding company for Carver
Federal
Savings Bank, a Harlem-based community bank committed to meeting the
financial
needs of everyday New Yorkers who are working hard to get ahead and
supporting
the vitality of the neighborhoods it serves by delivering accessible
financial
services to individuals and small- to mid-sized businesses. Through its
online
banking platform and physical branches, Carver serves customers across nine
states, from Massachusetts to Virginia,
including Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1948 to address barriers to financial access, Carver has a
long-standing legacy of serving historically under-resourced communities.
The
U.S. Department of the Treasury has designated Carver as both a Community
Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a Minority Depository
Institution
(MDI) in recognition of its leadership in advancing financial inclusion and
local economic empowerment.
For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.carverbank.com.
Be sure to connect with Carver on Facebook,
LinkedIn,
and Instagram.
Media: Michael Herley for Carver 203.308.1409
mediainquiries@carverbank.com Investors: investorrelations@carverbank.com