Fall River, MA (December 7, 2011) – Bill Eccles, President and CEO of BankFive, is pleased to announce the following two promotions:

 

Brian P. Damaso was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Customer Contact Center Manager. He joined the bank in 2009 as a Banking Officer. Mr. Damaso attended the University of Rhode Island and graduated from Northland College in Ashland, WI with a BS in Meteorology. Mr. Damaso has volunteered as a Loaned Executive for the United Way of Greater Fall River in 2010 and continues to volunteer for that organization. He is a resident of Warren, RI.

 

William J. Vickery was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of the Fairhaven Branch. Mr. Vickery has been with BankFive since 2005, and is a graduate of Framingham State University with a BA in Psychology. He is currently enrolled in the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania and is a graduate of the Massachusetts Bankers Association School for Financial Studies at Babson College. He is an active volunteer with Junior Achievement, the United Way of Greater New Bedford, Rotary Club of Fairhaven, and many other organizations. He resides in East Freetown, MA with his wife and 2 children.

 

Since 1855, BankFive has been serving the communities of the SouthCoast with a steadfast commitment to provide local individuals, families and businesses with outstanding products and services designed to meet their financial needs. With thirteen offices conveniently located throughout the SouthCoast, BankFive is one of the top community banks in Massachusetts and the place to BankSmart.