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As Managing Director of Commercial and Specialized Banking, my primary focus is driving portfolio growth, optimizing lending strategies and strengthening relationships within target sectors.\u00a0 Before I joined Rockland Trust in 2025, I held several senior leadership positions at M&T Bank (formerly People’s United Bank), including Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

The seafood industry has been a primary focus of mine for over 25 years.\u00a0 Together, my teams and I have participated in over $1B in transactions throughout my career, with a specific focus on processors, distributors and wholesalers.<\/p>\n

I have and currenttly serve on numerous executive and board committees for various member and non-profit organizations.\u00a0 I continue to be a member of the National Fisheries Institute,<\/p>\n

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