Brendan J. Dugan
Brendan J. Dugan | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date |
| Died | December 18, 2016 (aged 69) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, College president |
| Known for | 18th President of St. Francis College; Chairman and CEO of Metro New York Division at Santander Bank |
Brendan J. Dugan (August 24, 1947 – December 18, 2016) served as the 18th President of St. Francis College. Prior to leading the institution, he was the chairman of its Board of Trustees and held the positions of chairman and CEO for the Metro New York Division at Santander Bank.
Education
In 1968, Dugan obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from St. Francis College.
Career
Dugan concluded his banking career as chairman and CEO of Sovereign Bank's Metro New York Division after Sovereign Bank acquired Independence Bank, where he had been employed since 2003. His earlier roles included serving as COO for Citibank Commercial Markets from 2001 to 2003, president of European American Bank between 1991 and 2001, and president and CEO of NatWest USA from 1974 to 1991. Additionally, he was a board member of Cox and Company, a manufacturer specializing in aerospace components.
At the time of his passing on December 18, 2016, at age 69, Dugan was actively fulfilling his duties as president of St. Francis College.
Personal
Of Irish descent, Dugan was honored by the St. Patrick's Society of Brooklyn as well as The Great Irish Fair. His contributions were acknowledged by numerous organizations including the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, the American Jewish Congress, Touro Law School, St. Francis College itself, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, and the Boy Scouts of America. In June 2009, Pope Benedict XVI bestowed upon him the Order of the Knights of St. Gregory the Great.