Robert Kinlin, president and co-founder of Robert Paul Properties, was elected to board of directors for the bank, as well as the bank’s holding company, New England Bancorp.

His election took place during the board’s July meeting. An Osterville resident, Kinlin has more than 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, especially in sales of luxury and waterfront properties on the Cape.

In 2009, Kinlin co-founded Robert Paul Properties to serve the Cape and Islands and the state’s south coast. He previously co-founded Kinlin Grover Real Estate in 1994.

Kinlin is a member of the Cape Cod and Islands Association of Realtors, Massachusetts Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

Bank of Cape Cod has branches in Hyannis, Osterville and Falmouth.