First Trade Union Bank hires Butler as president and CEO
First Trade Union Bank, a full-service bank with branches in Mass., R.I., and N.Y., has hired Michael Butler as president and chief executive officer.
"We are pleased to have such an accomplished financial executive to lead us into the future," said Richard Kronish, chairman of the board of First Trade Union Bank. "Michael has produced great results throughout his distinguished career, and we look forward to that success continuing with FTUB."
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