Marasco joins Sharon Credit Union as business development officer
According to Linda Fountain, senior lending officer, Paul Marasco has joined Sharon Credit Union as business development officer. Marasco will be responsible for retaining and expanding existing business relationships and identifying prospective commercial and retail business by providing lending and deposit services within the credit union's footprint.
Bringing over 20 years experience, Marasco comes to Sharon Credit Union from Digital Federal Credit Union where he held the position of commercial lending officer with a proven record of success, earning top producer for four consecutive years.
"We are delighted to have Paul as our new business development officer," said Linda Fountain, senior lending officer. "His prior achievements combined with his knowledge and experience makes him an asset to the credit union."
Marasco holds a bachelor of arts degree from Merrimack College. He is a selectman in Billerica, where he resides with his wife Gayle and their two sons.
Established in 1956, Sharon Credit Union maintains branches in five communities; Sharon, North Attleboro, Mansfield, Walpole and Foxboro, providing individuals and businesses with checking, savings, loan and electronic banking products and services. Member of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the Massachusetts Share Insurance Corporation (MSIC).
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