BayCoast Bank Announces Promotion of Kevin J. Briggs to SVP, Strategic Initiatives
SWANSEA, MA, CRANSTON, RI – BayCoast Bank, a long-time, respected community savings bank serving the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is proud to announce the promotion of Kevin J. Briggs to Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives.
In this role Briggs, who joined BayCoast Bank in 2021, assists in managing the Enterprise Strategic Plan that enables the Executive Team to assess the vision of the organization. He also oversees multiple organizational initiatives that align with this Bank’s strategic direction, such as the Credit Card program, Facilities, Real Estate, as well as other key programs.
A resident of Cranston, Rhode Island, Briggs holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University’s Extension School and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of New Haven. He is a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and a certificate holder of the Wharton Leadership Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
A dedicated member of the community, Briggs volunteers for numerous organizations. In 2022, he joined the Board of Directors at Foster Forward, a nonprofit based in East Providence, Rhode Island that empowers lives impacted by foster care. He is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Paul Cuffee Charter School in Providence, Rhode Island. He is also a mentor, and an Assistant Football Coach at Shea High School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
“It is a pleasure to announce Kevin’s promotion to Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives,” said Marie Pellegrino, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at BayCoast Bank. “Kevin is an accomplished professional in the financial industry who demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the South Coast community. Our BayCoast family congratulates Kevin on this achievement.”
An accomplished black & white film photographer, Briggs also enjoys global travel, camping, and other experiential opportunities when time allows.
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.
