Mid Penn Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp Inc., announced that Jaime Hamilton has been hired as first vice president and commercial loan officer. In this role, she will support the Bank’s commercial lending efforts in central New Jersey and will be based in the Bank’s New Brunswick office, reporting to Keith Rada, senior vice president and regional president.

Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial lending and financial services. Most recently, she served as vice president and commercial lending officer III at Columbia Bank, where she originated more than $48 million in new financing and oversaw the successful integration of a $90 million loan portfolio during a system conversion. She previously held lending roles with OceanFirst Bank, Fulton Bank of New Jersey, Cape Bank and Valley National Bank, where she built expertise in commercial and residential lending, credit analysis, portfolio management and client relationship development, reinforced by RMA-based credit training.

Hamilton earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Rutgers College and completed RMA management training through Valley National Bank. Committed to her community, she serves on the board of trustees for CPC Integrated Health in Monmouth County and contributes her time to dog rescue efforts and local fundraising events.