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The Cooperative Bank hires Morel as assistant vice president, business development officer

The Cooperative Bank (TCB) hired Michael Morel as assistant vice president, business development officer. The business development officer is a new position at TCB. In this role Morel will focus on the acquisition of new deposit and loan relationships among small and mid-size businesses, as well as building collaborative relationships with community influencers. Before joining TCB, Morel was vice president of Eastern Bank where he managed all branch operations within the Harvard Sq. and Kendall Sq. Morel has over 15 years of experience in the banking industry and has held executive positions at several banks and banking groups, including Cambridge Savings Bank and Bank of America. "Mike brings a wealth of industry experience and insight that will benefit our customers and enhance our growth, particularly as we continue to innovate with new products and services for both individuals and businesses," said Phil Bryan, president and CEO of TCB. Morel has a B.A. from Bryant University and currently resides in Boston, MA. Founded on South St. in Roslindale in 1898, The Cooperative Bank (TCB) is a full-service community bank committed to meeting the financial needs of individuals, families and small businesses with up-to-date products, competitive interest rates and the highest quality personalized service. TCB specializes in commercial real estate and business lending throughout Massachusetts, and has branches in Roslindale, West Roxbury and Charlestown. With cutting-edge personal and business banking services, TCB aims to serve as its customers' bank for life.
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