McGoldrick retires from Winter Hill Bank - Sullivan named successor

Somerville, MA According to Winter Hill Bank, president and CEO Sandra McGoldrick retired after more than three decades of leadership, and executive vice president and chief lending officer Thomas Sullivan Jr. has been named her successor.

McGoldrick, who served as president and CEO since 1992, guided the bank through decades of change while preserving its identity as a community institution. A lifelong Somerville resident, she remained deeply engaged in civic, nonprofit and business organizations throughout the region. Following a wonderful celebration with colleagues, customers, community partners, and friends, Winter Hill Bank is honored to recognize McGoldrick as she retired as President and CEO after many years of dedicated service.

“Serving Winter Hill Bank has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” McGoldrick said. “I am deeply grateful to our customers, our board, our employees and our community partners for the trust and support they have shown me throughout the years. Winter Hill Bank has always been about relationships, service and community, and I know that strong foundation will continue well into the future.”

The bank also announced that Sullivan has succeeded McGoldrick. He brings more than 30 years of experience to the role, with expertise in lending compliance, operations, product development, policy, reporting and management. Sullivan has served Winter Hill Bank since 1992, advancing through a series of lending and operational leadership roles. 

“Tom’s experience, judgment and deep knowledge of Winter Hill Bank make him the right person to lead the bank into its next chapter,” McGoldrick said. “He understands what makes this institution special, and I have every confidence in his ability to build on our legacy of service and community commitment.”

“I am honored to succeed Sandra and to lead Winter Hill Bank,” Sullivan said. “Her leadership has left a meaningful mark on this institution and on the communities it serves. Having spent much of my career here, I understand the values that define the bank and look forward to building on that foundation while continuing to serve our customers and community.”