BayCoast Bank Announces Promotion of Jay Bernardo to Branch Manager at River’s Edge in Fall River, MA
SWANSEA, FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD, ACUSHNET, MA, – BayCoast Bank, a long-time, respected community savings bank serving the people and businesses on the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is excited to announce the promotion of Jay Bernardo to Branch Manager at River’s Edge, located at 20 Turner Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Bernardo, who previously served as Assistant Branch Manager at the Bank’s Ashley Boulevard office in New Bedford, Massachusetts, brings 12 years of experience to his new role, where he oversees the daily operations of the branch, and develops new deposit and loan business, while building relationships with new and existing customers.
“We are thrilled to announce Jay’s well-deserved promotion,” said Matthew Payette, Senior Vice President, Chief Community Banking Officer at BayCoast Bank. “Jay shows great care and attention when helping our customers. He takes the time to listen, so he can understand their unique financial needs and that’s truly important when serving the members of our community. We congratulate Jay and wish him future successes.”
A resident of Acushnet, Massachusetts, Bernardo is a proud 1996 graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. In his spare time, he enjoys relaxing with family and dining out at the many fine restaurants the South Coast has to offer.
Olga Fernandes, who previously served at the helm of the River’s Edge branch since its opening in 2022, is now proudly welcoming customers as Branch Manager at the Bank’s office location at 1000 Ashley Boulevard in New Bedford.
About BayCoast Bank
BayCoast Bank is a long-standing community savings 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.
