Gail Castellano, First Sr. Vice President and Regional Executive of Richmond County Savings Bank a division of Flagstar Bank NA, began her banking career 29 years ago. She has held several positions and earned many promotions throughout her tenure. She is currently responsible for the banking operations and retail services of 20 branches, 170 employees and 2 billion + on deposit. Prior to her career in banking, Gail was a successful entrepreneur, owning and operating a music store, Guitar City in Brooklyn NY and later two fast food restaurants, South Philly Steaks & Fries and Brooklyn Bagel located in the food court of the Staten Island Mall. 

Dedicated to serving others, Gail has selflessly donated her time and efforts to many meaningful causes. She is a past Board President of the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island and currently serves on its Executive Board. She is a Director for the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the St George Theatre, the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation and the South Shore Business Improvement District.  Gail is a member of the Wagner College Davinci Society Executive Committee and the co-chair of the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp Walk. Gail has also co-chaired many other events, including the Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia & Lymphoma society where she achieved the Top Executive Challenger award. Gail has participated in many Mentorship programs including Mentoring Monday, sponsored by the SI Advance & Thrive Expo- Woman Empowered sponsored by the JCC, where she provided career advice to women seeking to return or advance in the workforce. 

Gail received numerous awards over the span of her career, most notably, The Woman of Distinction in Albany from State Senator Lanza, the Executive Woman of the Year from the SIEDC, the Staten Island Power 100 and one of the 25 most influential Staten Islanders, from City & State New York. 

Gail resides in Staten Island and enjoys spending time with her family. She has been married to her husband John for forty-five years and has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Her family is a staple in the music industry owning and operating Staten Island’s iconic music shop, Castellano’s House of Music. Her son Richie Castellano, has been a member of the famous classic rock group Blue Oyster Cult for the past 19 years.