BayCoast Bank promotes Gomes to residential/consumer loan operations officer

BayCoast Bank, formerly Citizens~Union Savings Bank, has promoted Kerri Gomes to the position of residential/consumer loan operations officer. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing residential and consumer loans. She previously served as assistant manager in loan operations. Prior to joining BayCoast Bank, she was a loan operations manager for People's Mortgage Corp., a subsidiary of Webster Bank. An active member of the community, Gomes is currently the treasurer of the Jeremy R. Ambra Memorial Fund and served the United Way of Fall River as a loaned executive in 2009. The promotion was announced by BayCoast Bank CEO and president Nicholas Christ, who said, "Kerri's experience and commitment to excellence make her a highly valued member of our team. We believe our customers are well served having Kerri in this important role." BayCoast Bank is a mutually-owned savings bank which was chartered in 1851. Currently, the bank serves southeastern Mass. and R.I., with locations in Fall River, New Bedford, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, North Dighton, Fairhaven, and Tiverton, R.I. BayCoast Bank offers a wide range of financial services including investment management, trust services, and insurance and brokerage services to consumers and businesses. Its affiliates include BayCoast Financial Services, offering stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities and college savings plans; and Partners Insurance Group, LLC, an independent agency representing several insurance companies that provide automobile, home, life and business coverage. Nicholas Christ is the Bank's President and Chief Executive Officer. Main headquarters are at 30 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02721. For additional information on the Bank or its services, please visit www.BayCoastBank.com or call 508-678-7641.