Gloucester’s Cape Ann Savings Bank has promoted John T. Brennan to vice president/senior trust officer.

In this new role, he will be responsible for directing the bank’s trust and financial services department and bring his expertise to the bank’s leadership team. Brennan also will continue to personally work with individuals and families to develop strategies that leverage their financial resources so they can make effective financial decisions that serve their long-term needs.

"Since joining us four years ago as a trust officer, John has done a terrific job helping our customers with their financial planning, despite the difficult market conditions facing the nation," said Harold J. Rogers II, president of Cape Ann Savings Bank. "This promotion is a testament to his hard work and dedication to our customers, as well as his commitment to the tradition of service that defines Cape Ann Savings Bank."

A Massachusetts licensed attorney and a Certified Financial Planner professional, Brennan earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University, as well as a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. Prior to joining Cape Ann Savings Bank, he worked at several area law firms and worked at the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Securities Division. He has also worked for the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper and its associated website, sfgate.com.