Our Team

I started my career at Boston Five Cents Savings Bank and this local community bank was entrenched in the neighborhoods of Boston. This brought out my passion for helping people and the communities and I saw first hand how local banks and nonprofits could work together and help many people in need.

John brings a wealth of banking experience to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. He started his career at The Boston Five Bank and then founded the Cambridge Mortgage Group Inc., where he was Co-owner and President. John is a former Chair of the MA Mortgage Bankers Association and the American Bankers Association Mortgage Markets Committee. He is a member of several local bankers and mortgage committees including, the Advisory Council of the American Bankers Association Mortgage Markets Committee, and the MA Bankers Residential Committee. John also serves on the board of the nonprofit ESAC which helps Massachusetts residents focus on children and the elderly. John earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Boston College and his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from BC’s Carroll School of Management.

I love working for a Community Bank because of the commitment to our customers and community. We genuinely care about our customers, their businesses and the health of the community.

Kimberly joined the TCB team in early 2020 with over thirty years of experience in the finance sector. She has worked for various organizations including North Brookfield Savings Bank, South Shore Bank, and CVS Caremark Corporation. Kimberly holds a bachelor’s degree from Bentley College as well as an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

I have spent my entire career in community banking and throughout that time, I have seen how community banks highly value their customers and employees. Community banks are a very important source in keeping the local neighborhoods vibrant.

Elaine brings over 30 years of expertise in all aspects of lending, compliance, quality assurance, and policy implementation. Elaine served as the President of the Brighton Oak Square YMCA and as a member of the West Roxbury Main Streets Board, as well as being active in various community events in the West Roxbury/Roslindale area. She also serves as the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Officer. Elaine earned her bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University and holds a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) designation .

The challenges we face are as diverse as the communities we serve. At TCB we draw strength from diversity, and we meet these challenges with unique and innovative solutions.

Peter serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer at Ion Bank, where he helps drive strategic initiatives, organizational transformation, innovation, and operational excellence. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, he brings a unique perspective that bridges technology, business operations, and strategy. Peter is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies, fostering collaboration, and identifying opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness.

He holds a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Management Information Systems from the University of Massachusetts Boston and is a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Peter also serves in numerous leadership roles within Boston’s Chinatown community organizations.

The best part about what I do is being able to help members of the community achieve their financial goals and needs by providing a personalized customer service experience.

Jessica has over 24 years of progressive experience in the banking industry, having worked for both community banks and large commercial banks. Prior to TCB Jessica oversaw Retail Operations at South Shore Bank where she was responsible for process improvements, procedural implementation, and technological integration. She has also held managerial positions at Blue Hills Bank/Rockland Trust, Webster Bank and Sovereign Bank. As a leader Jessica is passionate about helping team members achieve their career goals through coaching and mentoring! She is currently pursuing her degree in Forensic Accounting.

Here at TCB, we are a close-knit group. We treat our customers as though they are family and build relationships that last a lifetime.

Peter joins the TCB family with over 30 years of experience building relationships. Most of his career was spent working in finance and account management in the greater Boston marketplace. He started his career in sales, but then grew to hold various roles negotiating multi-million dollar contracts with the largest banks and insurance companies in the United States, as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ executive agencies. Peter has been married to his wife Judy for 28 years. They have raised three children In Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, who are one of his greatest sources of pride. Peter is a great sports enthusiast. In his spare time, he has coached softball at UMass Lowell and Phillips Academy Andover, as well as coaching his own children in baseball.

I enjoy working in community banking because of the impact we have in our local neighborhoods. At TCB we are committed to our communities, and we do so by hiring the best employees to give our customers our best.

Gaelle manages Human Resources for TCB, providing leadership and oversight to all of the functions of human resources as they relate to TCB’s employees. Gaelle has more than 19 years of human resources experience within various job sectors, including both large for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations. Gaelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration, both awarded by Curry College.

I love community banking because it’s about more than mortgages — it’s about relationships. We know our neighbors, we understand their goals, and we make decisions locally to help families achieve homeownership. At TCB, every loan strengthens the community we all share.

Matt has been in the banking industry for over a decade, helping individuals and families secure their residential dreams. He feels passionately about matching Borrowers’ financial situations with products that meet their needs. Matt has worked for Bank of American in Boston amongst other institutions and feels extremely comfortable navigating the underwriting requirements for each of the mortgage products we offer.

Matt played high school and college football here in Massachusetts and decided to start his own business once he finished school. After several years, he decided to change gears and collaborate with people to secure their financial security. He currently lives in Foxboro with his family and enjoys sports in his free time.

Personal relationships are at the core of community banking—the ability to have a meaningful discussion with a decision maker, to get advice for a small matter, or just connect with someone who knows what you’re going through.

Miguel oversees TCB’s commercial lending division. He is an industry veteran with nearly 30 years of expertise in commercial real estate lending and construction and business loans. Miguel has worked for such banks as USTrust, Citizens Bank, and Century Bank, always focusing within the Boston/Cambridge markets. His knowledge of these areas helps his customers make prudent decisions regarding their businesses and investments. Additionally, Miguel has served on many nonprofit organizations boards including Ellis Memorial (South End) and Sociedad Latina (Mission Hill). He has been a mentor for young professionals at Conexion and was a member of LeadBoston. He also has been very involved in youth sports and coaching travel basketball, little league baseball, and travel soccer for the town of Milton. Miguel is a graduate of Eastern Conn State University.

Renee is the VP of Community Lending at TCB and focuses on the Greater Boston area and all surrounding communities. Renee has 38 years of experience in lending, having worked for large national banks and smaller community-based banks. She has a focus on affordable housing, first home buyer mortgage products, and first-time home-buying educational programs. She partners and serves on the lending committee for Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance also known as MAHA, and she also partners with multiple nonprofit entities. She is a past board member of the Mass Mortgage Bankers Association where she served for six years. She is a current member of the selection committee of the Citizen’s Housing and Planning Association.

Community banking is about building relationships and making a real impact. I love being able to support individuals and families on their journey to homeownership, helping my community thrive is what makes this work so rewarding.

Marcus is a Boston native, raised in Jamaica Plain, with over seven years of experience in banking. Passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their homeownership goals, Marcus specializes in guiding first-time home buyers through the mortgage process with confidence and clarity. Committed to community banking, Marcus believes in the power of financial education and local support to strengthen neighborhoods and create lasting opportunities. With deep roots in the Boston area, Marcus is dedicated to empowering residents with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed financial decisions and build a stronger community through homeownership. 

We treat customers like we want to be treated—with respect, professionalism, and kindness. We create a relationship and forge a bond that cannot be broken.

Tom has 30 years of banking experience in the Boston area that he brings to his role of Branch Manager in the Charlestown Office. Having held every position from teller to manager, Tom has a hands-on approach when working with staff and customers alike. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in Office Administration with a minor in Accounting from Salem State College, as well as a Certificate in Banking from the New England School of Banking at Williams College. He holds a seat on many local boards and committees, including the Charlestown Historical Society, the Bunker Hill Monument Association, Friends of Ryan “Duce” Morrissey Scholarship Foundation, and the Friends of Memorial Hall Veterans.

Working at a community bank in the town I grew up in allows me to combine my professional skills with a genuine commitment to the people I know and respect. It’s rewarding to help my neighbors achieve their goals while contributing to the growth of our community.

George began his career at TCB as a part-time teller and has grown into the role of Digital Branch Manager through dedication and a strong connection to the community. A lifelong resident of Charlestown, George brings a deep passion for sports—especially hockey—to everything he does. Outside of work, George serves as Treasurer of the Bunker Hill Parade, proudly contributing to one of the neighborhood’s most cherished traditions and reinforcing their commitment to community engagement.

I love working at a community bank because we take the time to learn about our customers and build strong relationships.

Janet brings more than 20 years of banking experience and has been serving customers at TCB since 2006. Throughout her career, she has grown through several roles, beginning as a Head Teller and advancing to AVP, Relationship Manager II in Roslindale.

Janet is passionate about building lasting relationships and helping customers achieve their financial goals. Whether someone is managing their everyday banking needs, purchasing a home, building savings, or planning for the future, she takes the time to understand what matters most and connect customers with the right solutions and resources.

With deep roots in the Roslindale community, Janet is committed to providing personal, trusted guidance and being a banking partner her customers can count on

What I love most about working at a community bank is the opportunity to build genuine relationships. I take pride in helping neighbors, families, and local businesses through personalized service that truly makes a difference. Community banks prioritize integrity, service, and connection over profit, and that’s exactly what resonates with me

With over six years of banking experience, Kenny leads the West Roxbury branch with a warm, customer-first approach. Multilingual and deeply community-focused, he is known for building strong relationships, empowering teams, and delivering exceptional service across both locations.

Stephanie is a dedicated banking professional with more than nine years of experience in financial services, leadership, and relationship banking. Throughout her career, she has grown through a variety of roles, from customer service to branch management, building a strong understanding of both customer needs and team development.

Passionate about helping others, Stephanie is committed to building lasting customer relationships, developing strong teams, and making a positive impact in the communities she serves. She is known for her hardworking and approachable style and embraces opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.

For the last two decades Tim has worked in commercial lending, starting his career at BayBank. He has since worked for various financial institutions across New England including TD Bank, Stoneham Bank and Middlesex Federal Savings Bank. Tim appreciates the values and focuses of community banks and their influences on the people they serve. He supports those values because he relied on those tenants when he ran his own successful racing fuels distribution business in the 1990’s and 2000’s. That provided him with a valuable, real-world perspective on his own commercial lending practice. Additionally, he is an active community leader, serving as President of the Methuen Rotary Club and having previously held board positions with the Merrimack Valley YMCA. Outside of work, you can find Tim in the great outdoors hiking and skiing.