Bank of Canton Hires Tim Walsh as Regional Lending Manager

February 2008- George DeMello, Senior Vice President of Residential Lending for Bank of Canton, is pleased to announce that Tim Walsh has been hired as Residential Lending Manager. Walsh's primary responsibilities will be to assist residents of Cape Cod and the Islands with attaining mortgage financing through the home buying or refinancing process.

"I found Bank of Canton's commitment to its customers extremely appealing and I wanted to be a part of a family where great things are always possible," said Walsh. "I look forward to offering my customers personalized attention and helping them obtain mortgages that best fit their needs."

"Tim's extensive mortgage experience will be a great asset for Bank of Canton and our customers," said DeMello. "He is a great fit for our organization in that he strives to provide customers and communities with outstanding service and great mortgage products."

A West Barnstable resident, Walsh most recently served as Assistant Vice President for Eastern Bank's Mortgage Banking Division. He is an active member of the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce and coaches Barnstable Little League Baseball. Away from the office, Tim enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife, Linda, and their children: Emily, Tim and Kate.