BayCoast Bank is pleased to announce that Marie Pellegrino of Portsmouth, RI, has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer.

In her new post, Pellegrino, who formerly held the title of Vice President/Controller, has primary responsibility for managing the Bank’s finances, including financial planning, management of financial risks, liquidity management, and financial reporting.

Pellegrino joined BayCoast Bank in 2013 with more than two decades of experience in the finance industry.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Providence College and is a graduate of the Massachusetts Bankers School of Financial Studies hosted at Babson College.

“What a pleasure it is to announce Marie’s promotion to Senior VP/CFO,” said Nicholas Christ, President and CEO of BayCoast Bank. “She is a true professional whose wide-ranging knowledge of the banking industry is highly recognized. Marie is the ideal individual to fill this pivotal role within our organization.”

About BayCoast Bank

BayCoast Bank is mutually-owned, serving the needs of consumers, businesses, non-profits and municipalities through 20 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.