Worcester, MA According to Rockland Trust, Robert Paulsen has been appointed as senior vice president, commercial banking center manager for the local commercial banking center. Paulsen will be leading the local commercial team as well as developing new commercial and industrial (C&I) relationships across the greater Worcester region.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Bob to our growing team in Worcester,” said Peter Staiti, senior vice president, regional commercial executive at Rockland Trust. “His extensive industry experience and deep knowledge of the Worcester marketplace will help him effectively lead our strong local team.” 

Paulsen brings over three decades of banking and management experience to Rockland Trust. Prior to joining the organization, he worked at Middlesex Savings Bank for 16 years, most recently serving as the senior vice president, regional banking manager of commercial lending. Before that, he worked on commercial banking teams at Country Bank for Savings, TD Bank, Commerce Bank & Trust Company, and Barre Savings Bank. He began his banking career at Baybank Middlesex within its retail and business banking divisions. 

Paulsen earned his bachelor of science in business administration from Nichols College and his master of business administration from Anna Maria College. 

As an active community advocate, Paulsen is a member of nine organizations across the greater region. He holds board positions with both the Worcester Regional Research Bureau and Anna Maria College. He also serves as the treasurer of Community Harvest Project. In addition, Paulsen has been the treasurer of the Worcester Historical Museum for the past 20 years. 

Rockland Trust’s Commercial Banking Group has more than 70 commercial lenders and 20 lending centers throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With a lending capacity over $75 million, the commercial banking team has broad experience in areas such as asset-based lending, commercial real estate, nonprofit, construction and land development, equipment financing, commercial mortgages, tax-exempt bond financing and low-income housing loans. 

In addition, the team can meet all the financial needs of its customers with additional services such as business deposit products, merchant and foreign exchange services, and cash management services.