BayCoast Bank is pleased to announce Yonatan de la Cruz of Lincoln, Rhode Island as Assistant Treasurer, Branch Manager of the Cranston, Rhode Island office.

In this role, he is responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of the branch office, including relationship development, customer service, lending, operations and security.

de la Cruz joins BayCoast Bank with nine years of experience in the banking industry, most recently as an Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager with Santander Bank.

A graduate of the University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelor of Business degree in Administration – Finance, de la Cruz has received formal commercial credit analysis training.

de la Cruz, who lives in Lincoln, Rhode Island, volunteers at local schools providing financial literacy classes for elementary and middle school students. He is a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Yonatan to our team as Assistant Treasurer, Branch Manager,” said Nicholas Christ, President and CEO of BayCoast Bank. “His commitment to providing a superior level of customer service, in combination with a strong background in implementing growth initiatives makes him the ideal person to fill this role within our active Cranston branch.”

About BayCoast Bank

BayCoast Bank is mutually owned, serving the needs of consumers, businesses, non-profits and municipalities through 21 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.