Weymouth, MA Steve Jussaume has joined South Shore Bank as a commercial real estate team leader, according to Stephen DiPrete, chief commercial banking officer.

DiPrete said, “Steve Jussaume will lead the commercial real estate team dedicated to supporting the bank’s continued growth in all areas of real estate lending, construction, and development. His expertise, leadership, and client-focus will further strengthen our capacity to foster partnerships throughout the commercial real estate community and support our clients and develop our team of relationship managers.”

Jussaume brings 25 years of banking experience to this role. Jussaume was most recently vice president, commercial real estate at Brookline Bank where he worked to provide financing for acquisition, refinancing, construction, interim and long-term lending. Prior to that he worked in the commercial banking areas of Boston Private and Rockland Trust. He has also spent time at Sovereign-Santander and TD Bank.

“I’m thrilled to be joining South Shore Bank,” said Jussaume, “their solid reputation in the market, the services and tools they offer clients, and their ability to meet their clients’ needs, made me want to be part of this team.”

Jim Dunphy, CEO of South Shore Bank and president of Charlesbridge, MHC said, “We’re expanding our Commercial, Business Banking, and Treasury Management Teams. Steve is going to be a terrific addition to keeping the momentum going. Our current liquidity position enables us to extend additional loans, providing valuable opportunities for businesses, developers, and property owners seeking to grow and expand.”