BayCoast Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Mello to First Vice President.

A resident of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Mello has been promoted to First Vice President, Business Development & Government Banking Officer. In this role, he is responsible for the development of new deposit, loan, municipal and merchant business, as well as retaining existing customers.

Mello, a graduate of Fisher College with a degree in Business Administration, joined BayCoast Bank in 2003 as a Branch Manager and most recently served in the role of Vice President. He is President of the Board for the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational High School Education Foundation; Assistant Treasurer of the Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford; a 30-year volunteer classroom with Junior Achievement; and a Mentor with Nativity Prep New Bedford. Mello is also a graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies and the Bank America Institute.

“Congratulations are extended to Paul as he continues his career with BayCoast as a member of the executive team,” said Nicholas Christ, President and CEO of BayCoast Bank. “It’s a pleasure to recognize his dedication and consistent outstanding work.”

About BayCoast Bank

BayCoast Bank is mutually-owned, serving the needs of consumers, businesses, non-profits and municipalities through 18 branches and three loan offices throughout southeastern MA and RI. Additional services are offered through the Bank’s affiliates: BayCoast Financial Services, Plimoth Investment Advisors, Partners Insurance Group, LLC, BayCoast Mortgage Company, LLC, and Priority Funding LLC. Nicholas Christ is the Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Visit www.BayCoastBank.com or call 508-678-7641 or 888-806-2872.