Daniel R. Ouellette has joined Brookline Bank to head its commercial real estate group.

A 30-year veteran of New England commercial real estate lending, Ouellette brings a depth and breadth of executive-level experience to Brookline Bank. Most recently at Sovereign, Ouellette built his expertise in senior real estate positions at Citizens Bank and Bank of Boston. Over his career, he has led or participated in deals spanning commercial, retail, multi-family, and mixed-use properties, and provided financing to clients as wide-ranging as private and public REITs and affordable housing developers.

"Dan’s background is an ideal match for our institution," said Paul Perrault, CEO of Brookline Bank. "The strength of our real estate portfolio has always been based on a focused knowledge of our marketplace and its players. Dan has that in-depth knowledge and he will put it to use immediately as we seek new lending opportunities."

"I appreciate that I am joining a long-respected team of real estate professionals, and look forward to building on their success," said Ouellette. "My early priorities at Brookline Bank are to familiarize myself with the bank’s clients, reconnect with those I already know, and begin to build new relationships."