Mark Skala, a former media executive, has joined Bank of Cape Cod as the new director of marketing and community relations.

Skala brings more than 25 years of media experience to the position. He most recently was publisher of GateHouse Media’s Cape Cod portfolio of newspapers and websites. He previously worked in a variety of publishing and management roles on the Cape and South Shore as reporter, managing editor and editor in chief.

"Mark will partner with Lee Ann Hesse, our vice president of marketing and human resources, to expand the scope and reach of Bank of Cape Cod’s marketing program," said Bank of Cape Cod President and CEO Timothy Telman. "He will also play an important role in assisting the bank in furthering our relationships in the community, and working with our nonprofit partners. We are pleased to have someone of Mark’s caliber join our growing team."