According to Christopher Oddleifson, president and CEO for Rockland Trust, Gerard Nadeau has been promoted to executive vice president, commercial banking. In this role, Nadeau will oversee all commercial banking and commercial credit administration activities for the bank. Nadeau replaces the retiring Ferdinand Kelley, who held the position for the past fourteen years. Oddleifson said, "Gerry Nadeau has been building long-term relationships with his clients for years. He epitomizes the Rockland Trust brand and we are delighted to have him lead our commercial banking business, as we continue to grow. Gerry was instrumental in helping build our commercial banking business these past 20+ years and I'm confident that he will help us continue to be successful for the next 20."