Bank of Canton Hires Gene Michael Deary as Area Sales Manager

February 2008- George DeMello, Senior Vice President of Residential Lending for Bank of Canton, is pleased to announce that Gene Michael Deary has been hired as Area Sales Manger. Based out of Bank of Canton's Auburn Mortgage Center, Deary's responsibilities will include assisting clients with mortgage loans while managing and directing Regional Lending Managers.

"Bank of Canton has a customer- and family-first attitude," said Deary. "This mindset is the differentiator between a good bank and a great bank. I wanted to be a part of a dedicated company where great things are always possible."

A resident of Brooklyn, Conn., Deary is an 11-year veteran of the mortgage industry. He most recently served as Vice President at Prime Mortgage Financial in Southborough, Mass. In addition to memberships in Business Networking International and the Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce, he is also on the Board of Directors for the Quinibaug Valley ARC.

"Gene Michael's exceptional mortgage product knowledge and management and customer service skills are a wonderful asset to Bank of Canton," DeMello said. "He shares our passion for providing customers and communities with great customer service and remarkable products."

In his off time, Gene Michael enjoys spending time with his wife Dawn and children Gene Michael, Taylor, Nicolette and Jacqueline.