Easton, MA Cate Adams has joined North Easton Savings Bank senior management team. In her role as chief commercial banking officer, Adams is responsible for the overall management of the Bank’s Commercial Banking department, which includes leading a growing team of Commercial and Small Business Banking experts.

Adams is taking the helm of a growing and successful business unit, injecting her expertise to further cement NESB as the go-to bank for area and regional businesses.

Throughout her career, Adams has been passionate about working at mutually owned banks and using their community first ethos to develop long-standing partnerships with businesses of all sizes.

“We are excited to welcome Cate to lead our growing commercial line of business,” said president and CEO, Rich Spencer. “We believe that Cate’s passion and expertise will help cement NESB as the leading community bank partner for businesses located in New England. We have been developing and honing our commercial capabilities, and now with Cate and her team onboard, we have the people necessary to bring the Bank’s business unit to the next level.”

“This is an exciting time to join NESB, as I truly believe we’re building something special here for area businesses and the families that power them,” said Adams. "We have a great team here at the Bank, it’s really a standout organization that I’m proud to be a part of. I'm eager to build on its past successes as we continue to lead as the community bank of choice in the area."

As a passionate supporter of local communities, Adams has been actively involved in several nonprofit organizations. She volunteers with the Duxbury Beach Reservation, and has previously served on the Board of Directors at South Shore Chamber of Commerce, South Shore Stars and acted as Treasurer for the Duxbury Student Union. 

A graduate of Bridgewater State University, Adams continued her education at the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking along with participating in the Wharton Leadership Program, Banking and Financial Support Services at the Wharton School.

Prior to joining North Easton Savings Bank, Adams was the commercial banking team leader at South Shore Bank, senior vice president commercial lending at Eastern Bank, and a vice president, middle market and commercial and enterprise banking at Citizens Bank.