BankFive, a mutual bank with 17 locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, today announced the addition of Erika Dernier as a Branch Manager for the bank’s County Street location in New Bedford, and Derek Souza as a Vice President for Area Sales, Service, and Compliance.
"We are thrilled to welcome Erika and Derek to the BankFive team,” said Anne Tangen, BankFive President and CEO. “Their experience in retail banking will support the bank’s strong focus on ensuring our customers receive consistent, reliable, and personalized service.”
Dernier brings to her new position twelve years of banking experience in relationship, operations, and branch management. Prior to joining BankFive, Dernier was Lead Associate Operations Manager at JPMorgan Chase. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in business management and digital systems at the University of Puerto Rico. In her spare time, she volunteers with the National MS Society and each year helps raise money for breast cancer research and patient care services by participating in the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer 5K.
“I’m grateful to be joining the BankFive team and to have the opportunity to support the bank’s commitment to providing every customer with an excellent banking experience,” said Dernier.
Souza has more than twenty-five years of banking experience, most recently as a Regional Manager at Citizens Bank. Prior to that he was a Branch Manager at Wells Fargo Financial. Souza will oversee BankFive’s branch network, ensuring strong performance, employee development, and excellent customer service. Souza earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing at UMASS Dartmouth.
“I’m looking forward to leveraging my extensive experience to ensure BankFive customers receive exceptional service and trusted financial guidance,” said Souza.
"We are thrilled to welcome Erika and Derek to the BankFive team,” said Anne Tangen, BankFive President and CEO. “Their experience in retail banking will support the bank’s strong focus on ensuring our customers receive consistent, reliable, and personalized service.”
Dernier brings to her new position twelve years of banking experience in relationship, operations, and branch management. Prior to joining BankFive, Dernier was Lead Associate Operations Manager at JPMorgan Chase. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in business management and digital systems at the University of Puerto Rico. In her spare time, she volunteers with the National MS Society and each year helps raise money for breast cancer research and patient care services by participating in the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer 5K.
“I’m grateful to be joining the BankFive team and to have the opportunity to support the bank’s commitment to providing every customer with an excellent banking experience,” said Dernier.
Souza has more than twenty-five years of banking experience, most recently as a Regional Manager at Citizens Bank. Prior to that he was a Branch Manager at Wells Fargo Financial. Souza will oversee BankFive’s branch network, ensuring strong performance, employee development, and excellent customer service. Souza earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing at UMASS Dartmouth.
“I’m looking forward to leveraging my extensive experience to ensure BankFive customers receive exceptional service and trusted financial guidance,” said Souza.