John Buran

Chairman at OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.

Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-08-30

76 year

56 connections

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John R.
Buran is Non-Executive Chairman at OceanFirst Financial Corp.
since 2026.
Holds director positions at Channel 21 LP, Federal Home Loan Bank System, New York Bankers Association, Inc. since 2010, New York Business Development Corp., Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City, Inc., Family & Children’s Association, New York Bankers Service Corp., Korean American Youth Foundation, and serves as Trustee at St. Joseph's College.
Formerly President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director at Flushing Financial Corp.
and Flushing Bank from 2005 to 2026.
Served as Chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York from 2018 to 2023.
Director at Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (New York) from 2012 to 2020.
Held director roles at Long Island University, Long Island Association, Inc., and The Long Island Philharmonic, Inc. Worked as Vice President-Investment Sales at Citibank NA (New York) from 1977 to 2009.
Served as SVP & Head-Retail Services Division at Natwest Bank, NA. Executive Vice President-New York Metro Division at Fleet Bank, NA (Hartford, Connecticut).
Educated at New York University with undergraduate and MBA degrees.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP. 0.08%	2026-08-06	78,292 ( 0.08% )	1 M $	2026-08-30

John Buran active positions

Companies	Position	Start
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.	Chairman	2026-05-31
New York Bankers Association, Inc. New York Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business association	Director/Board Member	-
Federal Home Loan Bank System Federal Home Loan Bank System Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides mortgage lending and community investment services	Director/Board Member	-
New York Business Development Corp. New York Business Development Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides loans to small businesses	Director/Board Member	-
St. Joseph's College St. Joseph's College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
Korean American Youth Foundation	Director/Board Member	-
New York Bankers Service Corp. New York Bankers Service Corp. Part of New York Bankers Association, Inc., New York Bankers Service Corp. is a company based in New York, NY.	Director/Board Member	-
Family & Children’s Association Family & Children’s Association Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Family & Children’s Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, families, seniors, and individuals through a comprehensive range of culturally competent, community-based, and residential programs. The non-profit company is based in Mineola, NY. The organization provides services including family support, mental health care, substance use and addiction recovery, senior and adult services, youth programs, immigrant resources, and residential and emergency shelter. Notable programs include bilingual support for immigrants, short-term childcare with parent case management, transitional independent living for homeless young adults, educational initiatives for high school students, and support for pregnant and parenting teens. The organization also operates gambling support and wellness centers, offers counseling for individuals and families affected by problem gambling, and emphasizes community engagement through advocacy, volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and corporate giving partnerships. The CEO of the company is Jeffrey L. Reynolds.	Director/Board Member	2009-05-25
Channel 21 LP Channel 21 LP BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates broadcasting stations	Director/Board Member	-
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Private companies	21
Flushing Financial Corp. Flushing Financial Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services	Finance
OceanFirst Financial Corp. OceanFirst Financial Corp. Savings BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company through its subsidiaries which engages in federally-chartered capital stock savings banking activities	Finance
Citibank NA (New York) Citibank NA (New York) Major BanksFinance Provides national commercial banking services	Finance
Channel 21 LP Channel 21 LP BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates broadcasting stations	Consumer Services
Federal Home Loan Bank System Federal Home Loan Bank System Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides mortgage lending and community investment services	Finance
Natwest Bank, NA Natwest Bank, NA Major BanksFinance Commercial bank	Finance
Fleet Bank, NA (Hartford, Connecticut) Fleet Bank, NA (Hartford, Connecticut) Major BanksFinance Nationally chartered commercial bank	Finance
Long Island University Long Island University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
New York University New York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides home loans services	Finance
New York Bankers Association, Inc. New York Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business association	Commercial Services
St. Joseph's College St. Joseph's College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
New York Business Development Corp. New York Business Development Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides loans to small businesses	Finance
Long Island Association, Inc. Long Island Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Seeks ways to develop businesses and communities in the Long Island region	Commercial Services
Flushing Bank Flushing Bank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Finance
The Long Island Philharmonic, Inc. The Long Island Philharmonic, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates performing arts institutions	Consumer Services
Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City, Inc. Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a non profit organization that provides education and financial assistance services	Health Services
Family & Children’s Association Family & Children’s Association Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Family & Children’s Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, families, seniors, and individuals through a comprehensive range of culturally competent, community-based, and residential programs. The non-profit company is based in Mineola, NY. The organization provides services including family support, mental health care, substance use and addiction recovery, senior and adult services, youth programs, immigrant resources, and residential and emergency shelter. Notable programs include bilingual support for immigrants, short-term childcare with parent case management, transitional independent living for homeless young adults, educational initiatives for high school students, and support for pregnant and parenting teens. The organization also operates gambling support and wellness centers, offers counseling for individuals and families affected by problem gambling, and emphasizes community engagement through advocacy, volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and corporate giving partnerships. The CEO of the company is Jeffrey L. Reynolds.	Health Services
Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (New York)	Government
New York Bankers Service Corp. New York Bankers Service Corp. Part of New York Bankers Association, Inc., New York Bankers Service Corp. is a company based in New York, NY.
Korean American Youth Foundation