BayCoast Bank Promotes Marie Pellegrino to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
SWANSEA, SOUTH EASTON, MA – BayCoast Bank (baycoast.bank), a respected community savings bank serving the people and businesses on the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island since 1851, is proud to announce that Marie Pellegrino of South Easton, Massachusetts, has been promoted to the esteemed position of Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. She previously held the title of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
In this new role, Pellegrino, under the direction of the President and CEO, oversees Human Resources and Training, Business Development, Community Banking, Maintenance, Strategic Initiatives, BayCoast Insurance, BayCoast Mortgage, Plimoth Investment Advisors and Priority Funding. She also manages the Bank’s ongoing operations to effectively grow its subsidiaries while maintaining financial strength and efficiencies. Pellegrino will also act as officer-in-charge in the absence of the President.
Pellegrino joined BayCoast Bank in 2013 with more than 20 years of expertise in the financial industry. Her impressive background includes earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Providence College. She is also a graduate of the Massachusetts Bankers School of Financial Studies.
“It is my distinct honor and privilege to announce Marie’s promotion to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer,” said Nicholas M. Christ, President and CEO of BayCoast Bank. “Marie truly exemplifies what it means to be a leader. Her exceptional knowledge of the financial industry, combined with her dedicated service to our South Coast community, are highly recognized. Our entire BayCoast organization joins me in congratulating Marie on this extraordinary achievement.”
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Pellegrino volunteers for several local organizations and is currently a Board member for One SouthCoast Chamber and the Watuppa Rowing Center.
About BayCoast Bank
BayCoast Bank is a long-standing community bank founded in Tiverton, Rhode Island, in 1851. Now headquartered in Swansea, Massachusetts, the Bank has earned a strong reputation for excellence by providing exceptional financial products and services to the people and businesses on the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island through 25 convenient branch locations and loan production offices, with more coming soon. BayCoast Bank offers a family of comprehensive financial solutions through its subsidiaries: BayCoast Mortgage, BayCoast Financial Services, BayCoast Insurance, Plimoth Investment Advisors, and Priority Funding. Whether you bank in-person or online, BayCoast’s knowledgeable team members are ready to assist you. To learn more, visit baycoast.bank or call 508-678-7641.
