Amalgamated Financial Corp. announced that it has elected Darrell Jackson as its newest member to the Board of Directors. Effective August 5, 2021, the Board of Directors of Amalgamated Financial Corp. increased the size of the Board from thirteen to fourteen members and elected Darrell Jackson to fill the vacancy and serve on the Board until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Mr. Jackson was also elected as a member of the Board of Directors of Amalgamated Bank, the Company’s wholly-owned banking subsidiary. Mr. Jackson will serve on the Credit Policy Committee and the Trust Committee of the Board. Mr. Jackson has an extensive background driving strategic growth and operational initiatives for financial service providers focused on Fortune 500 enterprises, privately held companies, corporate executives, professionals, wealthy individuals, and families throughout the U.S. In his 30+ years of experience in the financial sector, he has held leadership positions such as President, CEO and Board Director with consistent success in creating innovative business strategies. Mr. Jackson is the President and CEO of The Efficace Group Inc. Since April 2020, Mr. Jackson has served as one of three outside directors for Gray-Bowen-Scott.