The Geoffrey Diner Gallery is a preeminent international art and design gallery owned and curated by Geoffrey and Maureen Diner.

In the early 1980s, Geoffrey helped to propel praise and recognition of the finest examples from the American and British Arts & Crafts Movement, assisting many museums and collectors. The Gallery, led by Geoffrey and Maureen Diner since 1988, traverses genres and periods, and is considered today to be a preeminent source of post-war art. The Gallery art and design continues to thrive based on its founders initial motivations and nearly 40 years of experience in art and design.

After years of procedural challenges with several other banks, Geoffrey and Maureen Diner needed an upgrade. After launching their art gallery and design business and turning a credit line of $200K into assets worth upwards of $20 million, they wanted a partner that trusted them and understood their very niche business.

Jenny Shtipelman, Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking, their banker, not only understands the art world, she understands how much it means to the Diners.

“NCB has flexible thinking,” Maureen said. “They look at the big picture and can make sense of it. Art as an investment is a big business, but in Washington, DC, not a lot of banks understand that.”

Geoffrey agreed completely. “We used to spend days compiling lists and reports for other banks, but at NCB, we feel like we’re partners. They looked at our records, know we have excellent credit... and that’s enough for them. They trust us – which means we can spend more time making money than on paperwork. They’re a partner in our success rather than a watchdog.”