Metropolitan Commercial Bank, a New York City-based commercial bank appointed Anthony Ter-Gevondyan vice president and commercial lending officer.

“Anthony is our latest new hire in our concerted effort to find the best-of-the-best banking executives as we look ahead to further strengthening our institution,” Mark R. DeFazio, president and CEO of Metropolitan Commercial Bank, said. “His commercial construction, equipment, financial services and healthcare lending and deposit vertical expertise will allow us to broaden our deposit and lending relationships in the Florida market. Anthony will be located in our Brickell, FL, office and report to Danny Tommasino, first vice president, group head of commercial lending for Metropolitan Commercial Bank.”

Ter-Gevondyan started his banking career with JPMorgan Chase. He later moved to PNC Bank to focus on healthcare finance. With more than 13 years of experience in banking, Ter-Gevondyan has a background in commercial lending, treasury services and middle-market banking.

“I am honored to join Metropolitan Commercial Bank as a commercial banker,” Ter-Gevondyan said. “I am also extremely excited to be part of a true entrepreneurial commercial bank that empowers businesses with tailored financial solutions for growth and prosperity. I am committed to leveraging my expertise alongside the bank’s exceptional resources.”