Julie Beckham

by | May 15, 2016

Not all heroes wear capes, but some of them do don costumes and put on live musical performances to teach school children about saving and spending money. At least, Blue Hills Bank’s Julie Beckham does.

Bill Burgess

by | May 15, 2016

Bill Burgess and his wife of 24 years, Kelley, live in Waltham, close to where he grew up, where he works, and where he volunteers a lot of his time. He got into banking almost accidentally and has been with the same community bank for his entire 23-year career.

Michael Carroll

by | May 15, 2016

Overseeing Dean Bank’s charitable efforts is part of the job description for Michael Carroll, but supporting the nonprofit community is a priority that transcends Carroll’s workplace assignments.

Richard Hamilton

by | May 15, 2016

A little over a decade ago, the staff at Mansfield Bank brought in Richard Hamilton to bolster their burgeoning commercial lending department. They knew they had gotten someone with credentials. They knew they had gotten someone who could navigate the business landscape. They likely didn’t know that they had gotten some who would dress up as Santa Claus each holiday season and lead a team of elves around the bank, spreading Christmas cheer.

Lori Meads

by | May 15, 2016

Giving back to the community is an important mission in Lori Meads’ professional and personal life. It’s evident in the lengthy list of organizations with which she is involved.

Maria Pinarreta

by | May 15, 2016

Maria Pinarreta was surprised to hear she’d been named a Community Bank Hero. “I just do what I need to do,” Pinarreta said. Her resume suggests otherwise.

Michael Sabourin

by | May 15, 2016

An employee with UniBank since 2012, it didn’t take too long for Mike Sabourin to establish his reputation as a Community Bank Hero, though undoubtedly he’ll blush when he reads these words.

Mark Sexton

by | May 15, 2016

Mark Sexton is a Cape Cod guy, and his affinity for the area is crucial to his success in his field and his support of the community. The married father of three sons lives in Hyannis, where he spent his summers as a kid, racing his sailboat.

Patrick Thorpe

by | May 15, 2016

It’s clear that Patrick Thorpe, president and CEO of BankGloucester, views himself not as an individual, but as an extension of the bank and a representation of the work it does for the community.