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Cheremka joins Winchester Savings Bank as VP & group head Commercial Lending

Paul Cheremka

Winchester, MA Winchester Savings Bank has hired Paul Cheremka as vice president and group head Commercial Lending.  

“Paul is an exceptional addition to our growing Commercial Lending team,” said John Carroll, president and CEO. “He is highly-regarded and well-liked in this industry, with a reputation for problem-solving and getting the job done. He is just the person we needed to manage our team and keep us heading in the right direction.” 

Cheremka brings more than two decades of loan experience to Winchester Savings and was most recently at North Shore Bank and Reading Cooperative Bank. 

“Winchester Savings is a hidden gem,” said Cheremka. “We have a fantastic team in place and a renewed commitment to meeting the financing needs of the business community. I am  really excited by the possibilities.” 

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