Old Bridge, NJ, September 2, 2025 – Vikar Technologies (“Vikar”), a leading provider of
unified, straight-through digital experiences for the financial services industry, is proud
to announce a partnership with First Commerce Bank (“FCB”), aimed at digitizing and
streamlining the bank’s account opening process.
This strategic collaboration supports First Commerce Bank’s mission to foster lasting
relationships by providing high-quality products, superior customer service, and secure,
cutting-edge digital solutions. By digitizing its account opening process, the bank
reinforces its commitment to meet evolving customer needs with responsive, user-
friendly experiences—whether online or in-branch. Vikar’s technology complements
FCB’s dedication to maintaining personal communication and delivering solutions that
reflect professionalism, trust, and integrity.
“Vikar provides exceptional support,” said Stephanie Ennett, VP of Digital Banking &
Product Development. “Having the COO and CTO involved early on, clearly outlining
the implementation process and what to expect post go-live, made a real difference. As
a growing community bank without a large internal team to manage the solution, we
needed a high level of hands-on support. That became especially clear after working
with another fintech that didn’t offer the same level of partnership.” FCB’s COO, Greg
Garcia, added: “I can’t just pick up the phone and talk to the CEO at other providers but
with Vikar, I can call Glenn Bolstad, their CEO, directly. That kind of access and
responsiveness truly sets them apart.”
By adopting Vikar’s platform, First Commerce Bank will reduce dependency on paper
forms, eliminate redundant data entry, streamline KYC, and enhance real-time
collaboration across departments. These upgrades directly reflect the bank’s values:
fostering loyalty through trusted relationships, staying accountable, responding
promptly, thinking from the customer’s perspective, and continuously improving. FCB’s
Board of Directors and team members remain united in their commitment to serve
individuals, businesses, and communities with fairness, innovation, and personal
attention.
“We’re thrilled to support First Commerce Bank in this important step toward digital
transformation,” said Glenn Bolstad, CEO at Vikar. “Their team recognizes that account
opening is a defining moment in the customer journey, and we’re proud to deliver the
tools that make it smarter, faster, and elevate the entire customer experience from the
very start.”
About Vikar
Vikar is revolutionizing how community banks and credit unions operate by delivering a
unified platform that streamlines collaboration across all lines of business: loans,
deposits, treasury, and wealth management. With One Vikar, financial institutions gain a
modern, fully integrated solution that enables customers, lenders, branch managers,
underwriters, KYC teams, and operations to collaborate seamlessly from a single
interface. Designed with built-in rules, automation, and a holistic view of the financial
institution’s ecosystem, One Vikar supports retail, commercial, and wealth management
services in self-service, bank-directed, joint, or full-service models. Seamlessly
integrated with core banking systems, Vikar empowers banks to meet the evolving
expectations of both customers and employees. Learn more at www.vikartech.com.
About First Commerce Bank
First Commerce Bank is a full-service community bank
built on a foundation of relationship banking. The bank delivers high-quality financial
products and personalized service to individuals, businesses, and communities across
its markets. Guided by customer-first values and supported by secure, user-friendly
technology, FCB meets the evolving needs of its clients with professionalism, trust,
integrity, and a commitment to personal attention that begins with its Board of Directors
and extends to every interaction. For more information, please visit
https://www.firstcommercebk.com/
Contact:
Stephanie Mazzone, Director of Marketing
201.207.6573
Stephanie@vikartech.com
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