Barry D. Bliss of Framingham has joined Fidelity Bank as senior vice president and chief commercial banking officer.
Bliss has worked in commercial lending for over 30 years. Most recently, he was senior vice president, managing senior credit officer at TD Bank, responsible for loan approvals, credit quality, and credit risk throughout Southern New England. He has had leadership roles at other community banks and regional institutions, including Metrowest Bank and Shawmut Bank.
Bliss received his MBA from Babson College and his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire. He currently volunteers for Babson College’s Coaching for Leadership and Teamwork Program and has been active in the Alumni Career Advisory program.
The Babson graduate has held board positions with the American Red Cross, MetroWest YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest.
“Barry’s mix of commercial-lending experience, deep knowledge of the regional business environment, and his collaborative, customer-first approach, makes him uniquely qualified to lead our commercial lending team and continue to enhance our LifeDesign approach,” Christopher McCarthy, president and COO, said in a statement.
