News: Financial Digest
Posted: February 8, 2008
Dennis Kelly Chairman Mass. Bankers Association
Name: Dennis Kelly
Title: Chairman, Mass. Bankers Association
Company: Bristol County Savings Bank
Location: 35 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780
Birthplace and year: Pawtucket, R.I., 1947
Family: Wife, Michelle; two sons
College: Providence College, BA in History, Education; Graduate School of Finance (credit toward a degree)
First job outside of finance: Taught school, Slater Jr. High School in Pawtucket
First job in finance or allied field: Teller at First Bristol County National Bank
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Oversee staff with regard to the residential financial market and foreclosures; involved with security matters like the security of my information with TJX lawsuit.
Hobbies: Time with family, play golf, sports fan, reading.
Favorite book: "The History of Presidential Elections"
Favorite movie: "Field of Dreams"
Person you admire most (outside of real estate): Bob Hallock (former bank president)
Keys to success: Never say "no" to a challenge; don't sell yourself short.
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Teacher.
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