Rollstone Bank & Trust Promotes Chris Connors to Vice President, Business Banking Officer

Rollstone Bank & Trust, an affiliate of River Run Bancorp along with Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Connors to Vice President, Business Banking Officer, based at the bank's John Fitch Branch in Fitchburg. Chris brings 28 years of industry experience to the position, having most recently served as Vice President, Treasury & Relationship Banking Officer.

In his new role, Chris is responsible for identifying new business opportunities within Rollstone Bank & Trust's market area to attract and retain quality banking relationships. He will continue to build and maintain a network of professional referral sources, including real estate brokers, accountants, attorneys and other centers of influence, to generate new business, while recommending and selling a full range of banking products, including loans, deposits and treasury management solutions.

"Chris has spent nearly three decades building trust with clients and referral partners across our market, and this promotion reflects the depth of that experience," said Stacey Palovich, Senior Vice President, Business Banking & Professional Practices Director at River Run "His ability to structure the right banking solution for a business, and to see a credit relationship through from first conversation to closing, makes him a tremendous asset to our business banking team."

In addition, Chris will manage the credit process from structuring through closing, working closely with the bank's underwriting and credit teams, and will coordinate with internal partners to deliver full-service banking solutions to clients.

"I'm looking forward to this new chapter at Rollstone Bank & Trust," said Chris Connors. "Business owners in this region deserve a banking partner who understands their goals and can move quickly to help them get there, and that's the kind of relationship I build with every client I work with."

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Psychology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and served in the United States Navy as an Operations Specialist 2nd Class. He is an avid outdoorsman whose interests include offshore sailboat racing, hunting, golf and fishing. Chris lives in Lunenburg with his family.

About Rollstone Bank & Trust

Founded in 1846, Rollstone Bank & Trust is a trusted community banking partner committed to strengthening the financial well-being of individuals, families, and businesses throughout North Central Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fitchburg, MA, the Bank provides a full range of personal and business banking services through multiple community banking locations. Guided by a long-standing tradition of service, relationships, and local investment, Rollstone Bank & Trust is dedicated to helping communities thrive. Alongside Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank, Rollstone Bank & Trust is supported by River Run Bancorp, MHC(opens in new tab). With collective assets of $3.6 billion, River Run ensures shared strength and resources in support of our banks and the communities they serve.