Swansea, MA Claudia Rocha has been named vice president, commercial loan officer at BayCoast Bank.

In this role, Rocha cultivates relationships with businesses and investors to develop new commercial loans and deposit accounts for the Bank.

Rocha joins BayCoast Bank with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry, most recently as assistant vice president, commercial lender with Rockland Trust Co. 

A graduate of Providence College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Rocha received her Master of Business Administration from New England College of Business and Finance. 

Rocha is a board member of Habitat for Humanity of West Bay & Northern Rhode Island and a member of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Claudia to our fine team of professionals,” said Nicholas Christ, president and CEO of BayCoast Bank.  “Her credit, lending and client service skills make her the perfect individual to fill the pivotal role of VP, commercial loan officer.”