b'DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONOceanFirst strongly believes that havingaworkforceandBoardthatreflectsthecommunities we serve is an important way to provide value to our employees, customers, and shareholders. The Banks Diversity and Inclusion Councilwasestablishedin2020andischairedbytheBanksChiefCreditOfficer.Thecouncilfocuseson the diversity and inclusion process by providing governance and oversight on diversity efforts, com-municating progress throughout the Bank, and creating accountability for results.Established in 2019 and comprised of senior female lead-ers in the organization, the WomenLEAD program continues its efforts to provide mentoring and training opportunities to develop the next line of future leaders in the industry.29% OF EXECUTIVE TEAM 13% OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS 80% OF EMPLOYEES FEEL WORKPLACEARE WOMEN ARE PERSONS OF COLOR DIVERSITY IS VALUED AT OCEANFIRSTA CULTURE OF TRUST, DIVERSITY AND SUCCESS2017Diversified leadership team with addition of female executiveFurther diversified leadership team with additional female executive 2018 Appointed one female and one diverse female to Board of Directors Christopher D. Maher signed the CEO Diversity PledgeHired a minority executive for the leadership team 2019 Appointed female member to further diversify the BoardEstablished WomenLEADPartnered with African American Chamber of Commerce of NJRecruited additional female to regional leadership teamEstablished Diversity and Inclusion Council2020 Conducted Diversity and Inclusion SurveyAppointed diverse female to Board of Directors2021 Started WomenCONNECT Mentorship ProgramRecognized Juneteenth as a paid floating holidayIncluded one D&I goal in the Engagement Survey action plansHUMAN CAPITAL REPORT13'