FORT LEE, N.J., June 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. (NYSE-AMEX:BKJ) (the "Company"), the holding for Bank of New Jersey (the "Bank") announced the promotion of Michael Lesler to President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the Bank. Mr. Lesler was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank effective June 24, 2009. Albert F. Buzzetti remains as Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and states "Management succession will be in good hands."

Mr. Lesler has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank and previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bridge View Bank, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Prior to Bank of New Jersey, Mr. Lesler served as Senior Vice President of Interchange Capital Company, the wholly owned leasing subsidiary of Interchange Bank.

Bank of New Jersey, headquartered at 1365 Palisade Avenue, Fort Lee, New Jersey, offers convenient hours and a high level of service for traditional consumer and commercial products and services. The Bank, currently, has 6 branch offices located in Fort Lee (3 locations), Hackensack, Haworth, and, most recently, Harrington Park, all in Bergen County, NJ.

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