Fess appointed the group head of Brookline Bank's Commercial Real Estate Banking Group

Darryl Fess has been named group head of Brookline Bank's Commercial Real Estate Banking Group. "We couldn't be happier to make this appointment from within our ranks," said Paul Perrault, CEO of Brookline Bank. "From the day he joined us, Darryl has been a standout. His grasp of the local marketplace and his ability to tailor solutions for our clients has produced extraordinary results." Fess, a 20 plus-year banking veteran with over 15 years of commercial real estate experience will be working across Brookline Bank's geographic footprint and with all classes of commercial properties. Fess said, "I am honored to have this opportunity to work with an exceptional real estate team that continually goes above and beyond to help clients achieve their goals." Fess previously held banking positions at Wainwright Bank & Trust Company, Citizens Bank, Grove Bank and Bank of Boston. He earned an MBA from Providence College and BA in Economics from Boston University. Brookline Bank is a subsidiary of Brookline Bancorp, Inc., and is headquartered in Brookline, Mass. A full-service financial institution, Brookline Bank provides individuals and businesses with deposit and lending services, residential mortgages and home equity lending, commercial and CRE lending, cash management, merchant services, and access to investment services. Brookline Bank operates 20 branches in Greater Boston. For more information go to www.brooklinebank.com