Bank of New England has hired Adam Johnston as a vice president of commercial real estate lending. Johnston is an experienced commercial lending professional and a recipient of the 2015 New Hampshire Top 40 under 40. He has knowledge of all New England markets, but will focus primarily on commercial real estate lending in Greater Boston, North Shore, Merrimack Valley and New Hampshire. Johnston is actively involved in the community; he currently serves as president of NH CIBOR Cares, treasurer of Greater Manchester Habitat for Humanity, Advisory Board of Making Community Connections Charter School and a member of Queen City Rotary among other volunteer activities. Bank of New England provides financing for a broad range of projects and property types including multi-family, retail properties, office buildings, industrial properties and construction to permanent financing.