Bank of Canton Hires Aris Pappas as Vice President and District Sales Manager

February 2008- George DeMello, Senior Vice President of Residential Lending for Bank of Canton, is pleased to announce that Aris Pappas has been hired as Vice President/District Sales Manager. Pappas' primary responsibility will be to manage sales, enhance investor relations, and increase sales production.

"I found Bank of Canton's reputation, diversity and foundation to be incredibly attractive. The opportunity for me to help the Bank build on its reputation as the region's leading mortgage lending leader was too great to pass up," said Pappas. "I am honored to join Bank of Canton's team and offer my experience to help continue a record of impressive growth and outstanding service."

"Aris' management and mortgage experience is going to be a great asset to Bank of Canton," said DeMello. "I look forward to working with him and calling on his industry expertise as we continue to strengthen our reputation for providing exceptional mortgage products and services to Massachusetts customers."

A Metro West area resident, Pappas has more than 23-year of in the mortgage industry. He most recently served as President and CEO of Prime Mortgage Financial, Inc., in Southborough, Mass. He holds a degree in political science from Boston University and enjoys sailing, skiing, and biking and spending time with his two daughters, Calli and Lexi.