Philip J. Bryan has been promoted to senior vice president/chief lending officer at Georgetown Savings Bank.

In his new role, Bryan will assume responsibility for managing all aspects of the bank’s lending activities, both residential/consumer and commercial, according to a statement. Bryan, a 20-year banking veteran, recently held the position of senior vice president /retail lending at Georgetown Savings Bank.

His previous experience includes serving as senior vice president / retail and lending at Metro Credit Union in Chelsea and holding senior management positions at TD Banknorth, the former Ipswich Savings Bank and Metro West Bank in Framingham.

"I am extremely pleased to announce Phil’s promotion to our top lending position," said Robert E. Balletto, president and CEO of Georgetown Savings Bank. "With his extensive well-rounded background in community banking, including extensive expertise in retail and commercial lending, he will be an exceptional resource for the bank and its’ customers."